Laura Ellen Whitman Obituary

The passing of Laura Ellen Whitman of Tazewell, Virginia occurred on October 17, 2026. Laura, born on December 20, 1941, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Warner Collins and Laura Collins; and her significant other George Crockett Whitman. She is survived by: her daughters, Heather Whitman Larimer (David) and Patricia Whitman of Tazewell; her grandchildren, David "Ty" Larimer, III (Jaiden) of Tazewell, VA, Andrew Whitman Larimer, Alivia Myhre of Douds, IA and Clayton Crockett Whitman; her siblings, Martha Collins Harmon of King, NC and Jack Collins; her niece Cheryl Collins; her nephew Christopher Whitman McCall; and her sister-in-law Patricia Whitman Barnett.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Tazewell Rotary backpack program that serves Tazewell Middle School (P.O. Box 604 Tazewell, VA 24651) or a food pantry of your choice.