Carla Whitley

CARLA WHITLEY

Cedar Rapids

Carla Whitley, 58, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, at Living Center East, Cedar Rapids. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at United Methodist Church, Mount Vernon, by Pastor Becky High and Joy Mitchell. Visitation: one hour prior to the service. Private burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Delhi, Iowa, at a later date. Arrangements by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.

Survivors include her mother, Marjorie of Mount Vernon; siblings, Mark (Heidi) Whitley of Lisbon, Ann (Mike) Wattleworth of Mount Vernon and Judy Whitley of St. Joseph, Mo.; nieces and nephews, Mark (Sara) Whitley, Lindsay Kula, Holly (Justin) Myers, Stacy and John Wattleworth, Ashley (Brandon) Felice, David (Venice) and Keith Riggins, Hannah and Jonathon Whitley; aunts, Judy (Nile) Husmann and Elsa Staley; uncles, David (Jan) Whittemore, Pete Maude and Carl (Anna) Whittemore; special friend, John Eiacker; and many cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends.

Carla Davine Whitley was born Sept. 4, 1958, in Savanna, Ill., to Wesley and Marjorie (Whittemore) Whitley. Despite many physical limitations, Carla had an active life. She lived at home with her family her first 30 years before going to New Horizons. She attended Monroe School, REM, worked at Options, sang and played bells in Sound Reach Choir, and enjoyed a busy social life with friends. She especially enjoyed Monday outings with her friend, John, and Sunday visits with her family.

Carla will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her father, grandparents, and niece, Whitley Ann Wattleworth.

The family would like to thank New Horizons for the care given to Carla.

Please share your support and memories with Carla's family on her tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.