Mrs. Charlotte Lafferty Whitman, 81, wife of the late George Spady Whitman Sr. and a resident of Machipongo, passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital surrounded by her children. A native of Cheriton, she was the daughter of the late Grover Lee Lafferty Sr. and the late Elizabeth Hamblin Lafferty. She graduated from James Groves, was an Avon representative, enjoyed playing bingo, loved birds, wildlife, and collecting, and was a devoted wife and mother who loved her family.
Charlotte lived a long, happy life. She created a huge family with her husband, George, who she has now joined in heaven. She leaves behind a plethora of loved ones, among them her best friend and bingo buddy, Nancy Mapp, and her son and caregiver, Georgie. Charlotte was modest, for those that knew her best. She had an unyielding love for animals, especially those little outdoor critters.
Mrs. Whitman is survived by her five children, George S. Whitman Jr., of Machipongo, Steven C. Whitman, of Georgia, Wanda W. Miller and her husband, Danny, Teresa W. Miller and her husband, Mark, and David F. Whitman, all of Delaware; siblings, Mary Bennett, Frank, Grover, Abbie, Colleen, and Betty Jo; five grandchildren, Andrew Miller and his wife, Belle, Andrea Miller, Chelli Miller, David Whitman Jr. and his special friend, Carley, and Dale Miller, all of Delaware; numerous nieces and nephews; and her special friend, Nancy Mapp.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Edward and Bart Lafferty; a sister, Barbara Smith Dickerson; and a daughter-in-law, Susie Whitman.
Services will be private and a Celebration of Life service will be conducted at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Research, 115 Mill St., Blemont, MA 02478, or the SPCA Eastern Shore Inc., P.O. Box 164, Onley, VA 23418.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
