Sharon Whitaker

Obituary of Sharon Kay Whitaker

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Sharon Kay Whitaker (Nee Ford), 57 of Quinton passed away peacefully on November 12, 2016 at Inspira Medical Center-Vineland after several months of declining health. She was born in Bridgeton and grew up in Upper Deerfield Twp. and graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1977. Sharon worked as a hostess/server in many local restaurants and in her later years as a licensed med-tech at the Maurice House in Millville. Sharon had a great love of reading and an extensive library of suspense and supernatural novels. She enjoyed her collection of angel plates. Sharon loved animals and the family pet “Turkey Tom” held a special place in her heart. Sharon is survived by her loving husband, Keith Whitaker, Sr.; her cherished son, Keith Whitaker, Jr. and his fiancé, Johnna Robinson of Lower Alloways Creek, a step-daughter, August Torres of Atlantic County; her father, Ben Ford, Sr. of Upper Deerfield Twp.; two brothers, Ben Ford, Jr. Upper Deerfield Twp. and David M. Ford and his wife, Jennifer of Upper Deerfield Twp.; a sister, Sandra Hackett and her husband, John of Upper Deerfield Twp.; three step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Sharon was preceded in death by her mother, Zell Ford and her grandparents. Funeral services will be held at the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Twp. on Thursday, November 17th at 1 PM. Interment will take place at Centerton Free Will Baptist Cemetery in Pittsgrove Twp. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 12 Noon to 1 PM prior to the services. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Sharon’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 or to the Cumberland County SPCA, 1244 N. Delsea Dr, Vineland, NJ 08360. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.
Thursday
17
November

Visitation at Funeral Home

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Padgett Funeral Home
1107 State Highway 77
Upper Deerfield Township, New Jersey, United States
Thursday
17
November

Funeral Service

1:00 pm
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Padgett Funeral Home
1107 State Highway 77
Upper Deerfield Township, New Jersey, United States

Final Resting Place

Centerton Free Will Baptist Cemetery
110 Dealtown Road
Pittsgrove Township, New Jersey, United States
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