LINDA B. WHITAKER

Linda B. Whitaker, 65, died on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at her home. Born on Jan. 25, 1953, in Lancaster County, she was a daughter of the late Paskell W. Boykin and the late Bernice Elizabeth Lowery Boykin.

She was employed by Tuomey Hospital, and later she worked with Moore Enterprises until her retirement.

Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Doney (Thomas) of Sumter; two grandchildren, Rahn Doney and Anthony Doney; two brothers, Avery Boykin and Edward Eugene "Gene" Boykin, both of Sumter; and two sisters, Darlene Timmons and Debra Anderson, both of Sumter.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Grace Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Steve Williams officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 219 W. Calhoun St., Sumter, SC 29150.

The family would like to express their appreciation to her caregivers, Dell and Brenda, as well as Candace Doney for all of their care and compassion.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.