Wanda Whitaker Garner Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Wanda Whitaker Garner of Carthage, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Wanda left this world on January 14, 2026 at the age of 77, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Elmer Whitaker; her husband Don Garner; and her siblings, Wilton Ray Whitaker, Roy Whitaker, Shirley Walsh and Sybil Garner.
She is survived by: her sons, Brian Phillips of Carthage, NC, Kevin Phillips (Kellie) of Conover, NC and Shannon Phillips of Highfalls, NC; her stepchildren, Donna Garner Murphy (Brad) of Glendon, NC and Ryan Garner (Kim) of Highfalls, NC.; her grandchildren, Jacob Phillips of Bennett, NC, Hannah Phillips of Charlotte, NC, Samuel Phillips of Carthage, NC, Maddy Phillips of Conover, NC, Jack Phillips of Conover, NC, Makayla Garner of Highfalls, NC and Van Ritter of Glendon, NC; and her siblings, Janet Frye of Albemarle, NC, Lucille Collins (Billy) of Vass, NC, Bonnie Garner of Vass, NC, Gail Gathagan (Gene) of Knoxville, TN and Russell Whitaker (Mary Ruth) of Carthage. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Wanda Garner to Gentiva Hospice (1836 Doctors Drive, Sanford, NC 27330) or Yates Thagard Baptist Church (3820 Vass-Carthage Road, Carthage, NC 28327). The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Wanda Whitaker Garner 's name.
