Ernestine Whitfield Obituary
The family announces the passing of Ernestine Whitfield (Long Beach, California) on July 18, 2026. Ernestine, born on December 11, 1937 in Crenshaw, Mississippi, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ernestine Whitfield or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Ernestine will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Ernestine by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Ernestine is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Ernestine’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Whitfield and Eula Mae Rice; her son Anthony Whitfield; her siblings, Josephine Whitfield and Thomas Henry Whitfield; and her niece Kimberly Nation.
She is survived by: her sister Delores Gaines; her nieces, Nicole Gaines and Kristen Nation; her great-nephew Sean Gaines; and her great-niece Brooke Cunningham.
