Laretta Whaley Obituary
The memory of Laretta Whaley (Jacksonville, Florida), born in Live Oak, Florida, who passed away on January 12, 2026 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frederick Haynes and Bertha Lee Haynes; her husband James Whaley; her uncle Elvin Warren (Dorothy); her aunt Estella Adams; her sister Jacquelyn Haynes; her sister-in-law Catherine Haynes; her son Terrell Whaley; and her grandson Kavin Grant.
She is survived by: her children, Valerie Blackshear, Deryal Grant, James Grant, III (Robin), Sheila Grant (Wyman), Eric Burns, Andrea Burns, Richard Whaley and Ashley Hines (Anthony); her stepchildren, Adrain Whaley, Doris Whaley, James Whaley, Gerald Whaley, Shawn Whaley and Kenny Whaley; her brothers, Frederick Haynes, Jerome Haynes, Sr. (Michele) and Gerald Newkirk; and her caregiver Lily Pearl.
