Elinor Trunnell Whipple's Obituary
Elinor Trunnell Whipple, 85, has entered into God's kingdom after a courageous battle with kidney failure. A Celebration of her Life will be held on Monday, November 11, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at Perry United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Cochran immediately following the service. The family will receive friends on Monday from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., the hour preceding the service, in the Sanctuary at Perry United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggest contributions to The Joy Fund at The Blair House, 684 Arlington Place, Macon, Georgia 31201 or Brendon Borek High Tides Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, P. O. Box 41, Avalon, New Jersey 08202.
Mrs. Whipple was born in Cochran, Georgia, to the late John W. Trunnell, Jr. and Eva Helms Trunnell. She was very active in Cochran High School. She graduated with a degree in Speech Pathology cum laude from Wesleyan Conservatory, where she was President of Student Council and Miss Wesleyan in 1949. She was recently featured in an article by Ed Grisamore detailing her career. Mrs. Whipple was very involved and connected to mental health organizations, having taught at the Davisson School in Atlanta, Kay School in Ft. Valley, and Happy Hour in Warner Robins. Her services were appreciated by many families in Middle Georgia who utilized her for Private Speech Therapy Lessons. She was a long-time member of Perry United Methodist Church and was a member of The Tawasi Club of Perry.
After discovering Mrs. Whipple had been in the end stages of kidney disease, she chose to have dialysis regularly, so she could continue her life and remain close to her family. Despite being dependent on a machine, Mrs. Whipple lived life to the fullest and remained the mother and grandmother that was so dearly cherished by her family. She was blessed to live at The Blair House in Macon, Georgia. Life was so bountiful, and the staff helped her in so many ways, including to prepare for trips with family and celebrate special occasions and the many honors that she had achieved. Mrs. Whipple wrote a book entitled "Express Don't Depress". It explains the honor and dignity associated with being a senior citizen. At one time, Mrs. Whipple had no voice. The book describes how elderly people can be taken advantage of emotionally and financially, and how having an advocate can help. Her dream was that what happened to her will never happen to another senior citizen.
Over the last 9 years, Mrs. Whipple has been born again, and one cannot imagine the impact she has had on her family and those around her. Elinor Whipple was a fighter and was a walking disciple of forgiveness. She was married to the late Allen P. Whipple.
Left to treasure the memories of their mother are her four children, Allen Whipple of Macon, Lane Clark of Warner Robins, Laura Sykes of Avalon, New Jersey, and Savannah, and Linda Whipple of Savannah. She also leaves behind 8 grandchildren, Taylor Whipple (fiancee, Randi Renfroe), Metts Whipple (Carrie), Chandler Whipple, Buddy Clark, Jenny Williams (Jeremy), Stephen Sykes (girlfriend, Jaqlyn), and Matt Sykes (fiancee, Abbi Rivoir); and 2 great-grandchildren, Emma Grace Williams and Melissa Kate Williams.
To share a special story or leave condolences for the family, friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.watsonhunt.com.
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