Jean Whitener Kaufman Obituary
In loving memory of Jean Whitener Kaufman of Hickory, North Carolina, who departed this world on February 19, 2026 at the age of 91. Jean Whitener leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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, Arthur Eli Whitener and Ola Hildebran Whitener; her husbands, Ervin Eugene Killian and Murray Harvey Kaufman; her son Terry Killian; her son-in-law Ervin Lineberger; her grandson Chandler Thornburg; her great grandchild Amelia Mack; and her siblings, Mary W. Starling, Maurice W. Herman, Charles Whitener and Luther Whitener.
She is survived by: her daughters, Debbie Lineberger and Lisa Belcher (Steven); her grandchildren, Jonathan Killian, Shelley Mack (Michael), Misty Hunt (Adam), Anthony Goode and Callie Goode; her great grandchildren, Gavin, Brianna Killian, Devyn, Dalton Berg, Mathew Wadlington, Tabitha Killian, Wyatt, Charlie Mack and Axel Goode; and her pet Missy. She is also survived by sister-in-law, and nieces.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Grove Baptist Church, 6156 Mountain Grove Road, Hickory, NC 28602 or Carolina Caring Foundation 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton, NC 28658.
