Mrs. Wendy Jane Johnston Whitaker, age 56, of Summerville, GA, died Friday, December 9, 2022, at her residence.

Mrs. Whitaker was born August 15, 1966, in Summerville, GA, daughter of Fred and Brenda King Johnston.  She had attended Dry Valley Baptist Church and was employed with Roper.  She had also previously worked at Mohawk for over 30 years.

Mrs. Whitaker was preceded in death by her step-daughter, Kimberly Marie Whitaker; grandparents, Arthur King, Julia King, Vernon "J.V." Johnston, Mary Johnston; numerous aunts and uncles; and her cousin, Byron Wofford.

Survivors include her husband, Terry Whitaker; sons, John Whitaker (Belinda Roach), Josh (Amber) Whitaker, Jacob (Dayna) Whitaker; daughter, Tiffany (Dalton) Bearden; parents, Fred and Brenda Johnston; a brother, Scott Johnston; and 8 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 10, 2022, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Lee Hickman officiating.  Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be John Whitaker, Josh Whitaker, Jacob Whitaker, Greg Bearden, Tyler Leming, and William Thompson.  Honorary pallbearers will be the Staff at 4 West of Atrium Health Floyd and the Staff of Tapestry Hospice.

Mrs. Whitaker will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Saturday.