Vera Jewell (Rutter) Whitehead Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Vera Jewell (Rutter) Whitehead of Newburgh, Indiana, born in Oakland City, Indiana, who passed away on June 27, 2020 at the age of 97. 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, John A. Rutter and Vada Irene Rutter (Swaffar); her husband Ira Lowell Whitehead; her son Kent Whitehead; and her brother John A. Rutter.
She is survived by: her children, Pam Esparza (Ed) of Evansville, IN, Kathleen Whitehead of Indianapolis, IN, Becky Moseley (Bill) of McCutchanville, IN, Mike Whitehead (Kim) of Evansville, IN, Greg Whitehead of Newburgh, IN and Tod Whitehead (Judy) of Evansville, IN; and her sister Lucille Kennedy (Charles) of Canyon Country, CA. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and by 14 great great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Right to Life, 20 NW 3rd St., Suite 810, Evansville, IN, 47708 or to the Legion of Mary, 1800 Lodge Ave., Evansville, IN, 47714.
June 28, 2020
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