Carolyn Whisenant

Graveside services for Carolyn Whisenant, 77, of Lufkin will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Bennett Cemetery in Apple Springs with Brother Bobby Whisenant officiating.

Mrs. Whisenant was born January 24, 1947 in Groveton, Texas to the late Mable (Turner) and John Richmond Bennett, and died Sunday, April 28, 2024 in a local hospital.

Mrs. Whisenant retired from the human resources department at DP Solutions. She had also worked for Axley & Rode and Polk Oil Co. She was a beloved wife and mother and dearly loved her family. She loved to crochet blankets for babies and family members, and regularly donated to Godtel. Mrs. Whisenant was a God-fearing and loving person. She was a member of Lancewood Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Jerry Whisenant of Lufkin; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Kevin Fain of Trophy Club; sister, Billie Jean Scogins of Apple Springs; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Willard Anderson of Lufkin, Dorothy and Asa Pillows of Apple Springs, and Martha Whisenant of Lufkin; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Betty Barrett, Annette Anderson, Linda Stephens, and Doris Loeffler; twin brother, Carl Bennett; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sue and James Thomas, and Sam Whisenant; and her two beloved pets, Sugar and Mimi.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kurth Memorial Animal Services & Adoption Center, 1901 Hill Street, Lufkin, Texas 75901 or Winnie Berry Humane Society of Angelina County, 1102 N. John Redditt Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.