INA S. WHISNANT

MAIDEN - Ina Celesta Starr Whisnant, 83, of East Maiden Road, died Sept. 3, 2001, at her residence. Born Aug. 31, 1918, in Lincoln County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence D. and Eunice Chapman Starr. She worked in the furniture industry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris E. Whisnant; two brothers, Clarence D. Starr and Harold E. Starr; and a sister, Georgia S. Lineberger. Survivors include a son, D. Burl Whisnant of Maiden; a daughter, Yvonne W. Keener of Maiden; two sisters, Vertie S. Davis of Maiden and Lucy S. Kale of Newton; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Foyd Bennett at 4 p.m. today at Lawings Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, Catawba East Camp, P.O. Box 807, Newton, N.C. 28658 or Lawings Chapel Baptist Church, 3438 E. Maiden Road, Maiden, N.C. 28650. Burke Mortuaries is in charge of arrangements.