Joyce Mary Whitaker

Ms. Joyce Mary Whitaker, age 67, of Waverly, TN, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017, in the Humphreys County Nursing Home in Waverly. Ms. Whitaker was born January 2, 1950, in Dublin, Ireland, to Henry and Mona Smyth Whitaker. She was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, 175 St. Patrick Street, McEwen, TN.  Rev. Michael Baltrus will be officiating the service. Burial of cremains will be a later date in the Sea View Cemetery in Mt. Sinai, New York.Survivors include:1 Sister: Rita Miano (John), McEwen, TN2 Nieces: Paula Cognitore (Patrick), GAKerry Tighe (Lucas), CO2 Great Nieces: Olivia and Deirdra Tighe1 Great Nephew: Thomas TighePreceded in death by:Parents: Henry and Mona Smyth WhitakerLUFF-BOWEN FUNERAL HOMERICHLAWN CREMATORYRita G. Oliphant, Funeral Director2400 Hwy. 13 NorthWaverly, TN 37185Telephone 931-296-2437Obituary Line 931-296-3500