Marva P. Whittington

Raleigh - Marva P. Whittington, age 93, was born in Harnett County to the late Eddie L. and Ethel Langdon Parrish. She retired as Supervisor to the Wake County Board of Elections after a 27 year career. Marva was also a dedicated member of the Saint Andrews United Methodist Church, Raleigh, NC. Mrs. Whittington was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 63 years, Phillip T Whittington, her oldest son Phillip T. Whittington Jr and her grandson Tyson J. Whittington. She was also preceded in death by sisters Rebeth P. Mitchell, Thelma P. Mason, Audrey P. Burtchette and brothers Rupert and Raeford Parrish. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 PM at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Raleigh. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM – 1:15 prior to the service at the church. She is survived by her youngest sister, Joyce P. Carter of Angier, NC, son Eddie J. Whittington and wife Sarah of Cary, NC, daughter in law Patricia Whittington of North Myrtle Beach, SC, six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A special thank you goes to the caregivers at Windsor Point Assisted Living in Fuquay Varina and to Transition Hospice Care of Raleigh, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 1201 Maxwell Dr. Raleigh, NC 27603