The memory of Rosa Mae Whatley (Pensacola, Florida), born in Brooksville, Mississippi, who passed away on May 5, 2024 at the age of 99, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rosa Mae Whatley to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, John Pilgrim Smith and Mamie James Smith; and her siblings, Easter Smith Dennis, India Smith Clark, Mike Smith (Grace), Jake Smith (Frances), Paul Smith (Virginia) and Jack Smith (Marilyn).

She is survived by : her significant other Paul B. Wells; her daughters, Glenda Jean Gibson (Bubba John) and Sharon Rutland (Tommy); and her granddaughters, Danah Gibson, Tammy Duggan (Leo), Gwen Gibson and Shannon Rutland Darby. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 9th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Bayview Memorial Park (3351 Scenic Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32503).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Trahan Family Funeral Home