Elizabeth M. Whitaker

McDuffie County

Mrs. Elizabeth Mauldin Whitaker, 78, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 21, 2023.  She was the wife of the late James Frank Whitaker, Jr.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, Macon Ralph Mauldin, Sr. and Marie Story Mauldin.

Mrs. Whitaker was a lifelong resident of Thomson, Georgia. She was Methodist by faith and a member of Thomson First United Methodist.  Elizabeth attended the Agape Sunday School Class at First Baptist and was a graduate of Thomson High School.  Mrs. Whitaker was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling with friends and family, and playing games, especially card games.  She was also a member of Whiteoak Methodist Campground and had retired from Interstate Equipment after over 30 years of service.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Jennifer Newton (Preston) and Jamie Sease (Joe); her grandson, Whit Newton; her brother, Ralph Mauldin; and many cousins.

Visitation will be held in the Thomson First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, with her funeral service following in the Knox Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Steve Dodson officiating.  Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Thomson, Ga.

Pallbearers will be Paul McCorkle, Preston Newton, Whit Newton, Tim Phillips, Lynn Reeves and Joe Sease.

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Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Elizabeth Mauldin Whitaker.