Neva Mae Whitlow

Neva Mae Whitlow obituary, Bowling Green, KY

Neva Mae Whitlow

Neva Whitlow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J.C. Kirby and Son Lovers Lane Chapel - Bowling Green on Jan. 7, 2023.

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Neva Mae Wiley Whitlow, age 96, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky. The Barren County native was born May 14, 1926 to the late Lawrence and Matilda Rich Wiley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three grandchildren, seven brothers and one sister.
Neva was a member of Andrew Baptist Church. She retired from Western Kentucky University. Neva was a proud homemaker who loved to read her bible and quilt. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who will be missed by all.
Her memories will be cherished by her children Janis Kimbler, Dorothea Harris (William "Ed"), David Whitlow (Mary), Wayne Whitlow (Linda), Michael Whitlow (Carla), and Susan Coats (Thomas); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel with burial to follow in Bowling Green Gardens. Visitation will be from 10 am to 2 pm prior to the service at the funeral home.

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