In Memory

JoAnn Clark (Whatley)

Obituary of JoAnn C Whatley

JoAnn Clark Whatley

October 24, 1928 – September 14, 2013

 

Mrs. Whatley attended Rutgers University, The University of Houston and Prairie View A&M University, where she ultimately attained a Master’s In Education.

She taught world history, government, and economics in the Spring Branch Independent School District in Houston TX, at Both Westchester and Stratford High Schools, and taught at Houston Community College as an adjunct.

A strong advocate of the democratic process, she worked closely with the Houston chapter of the League of Women Voters in order to increase awareness of voter issues. As a teacher, she was sponsor of the Tri Theta Senior girl’s spirit chapters as well as the Key Club during her tenure at both Westchester and Stratford. An ardent patriot, she loved teaching others about American government and was dedicated to her students through both academics and citizenship. Her personal philosophy in regard to representative democracy was “If you don’t vote, you have nothing to complain about”. Her dedication as a teacher was often recognized by many former students and colleagues.

Mrs. Whatley was predeceased by her Mother, Myrtle Kuykendall Clark; her Brother William Clark; and her Husband F. William Whatley.

She is survived by her Brother, Robert E Clark; Her Daughter, Carol Ann Beechler and her Husband William Beechler; her son Matthew E Whatley and his Wife Judith McCormick Whatley. She had Six Grandchildren; Kathy Kimerer, Stephen Kimerer, Robert Beechler, David Beechler, Nicklaus Beechler, and Rachel Whatley. Additionally, she had four Great-grandchildren; Michael Boggs, Tyler Kimerer, Ashton Kimerer and Tristan Kimerer. One great great Grandchild, Landon Boggs.

The Family would like to acknowledge the Doctors, Nurse practitioners and Allied Health care specialists involved in her care, as well as the caregivers and staff of the Atria Westchase Assisted Living for making her as comfortable and welcomed as she felt there.


 

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