Fern Willis

BELWOOD - Mrs. Fern Whisnant Willis, 86, of 523 Eastridge Road, died Monday, April 17, 2000, at her home.

A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Nettie Warlick Whisnant. She was a member of St. Peter's United Methodist Church, where she was a former choir member and Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of the United Methodist women and a Girl Scout leader. She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. Wilson Willis.

She is survived by two sons, Gerald Willis of Belwood and Joe Willis of Henderson, Nev.; two daughters, Janet Bridges of Belwood and Patricia Spangler of Connelly Springs; a brother, Albert Whisnant of Polkville; two sisters, Clevie Spangler of Double Shoals, and Margaret Queen of Polkville; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

The funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Kiser officiating.

The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6:30 to 8 at Stamey Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to St. Peter's United Methodist Church, 108 St. Peter's Church Road, Lawndale, N.C. 28090 or to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, N.C. 28150.