Dewanda Whitaker Obituary
Dewanda Whitaker in Hayti, Missouri passed away on September 26, 2026. Dewanda, born on June 28, 1978, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dewanda Whitaker to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Diane Marie Whitaker and Leroy Whitaker; her grandparents, Emma Thompson, Clarence Thompson Sr. Mrs, Viola Whitaker and William Whitaker; and her aunts and uncles, James Whitaker, Jessie Whitaker Sr., Virginia Mae Whitaker, Lois Smith and Amie Edmond.
She is survived by: her children, Nayreon Leroya Ann Ellis of Hayti Mo and Jhyon Ellis; her sister Jeanette Whitaker of Hayti; her grandchildren, Kaiden Ellis, Aaliyah Ellis, Reign Bryant, Meilani Bryant and Jer'Sheed Ellis; and her aunts and uncles, Sam, Charlie Jeans Whitaker, Columbia, Gene and Debbie Whitaker of Hayti.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Faith Temple Complex (320 Mallory St, Hayti, MO 63851). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
