Sally Ann Whaling

GOD has called another of his angels, Sally Ann Whaling, of Christiansburg, VA, home to Heaven. Sally went to be with her Lord early in the morning of Monday May 23, 2011. Sally lived in Northfork, WV from 1939 until 1986. Just like her husband Fred, even though she had lived in Virginia since 1986, her heart remained in West Virginia. Sally was preceded in death by her son- Richard Whaling; Husband-Fred Whaling; Mother- Vivian Kemp; Father- Clarence Kemp; Two sisters: Magdalene and Betty and One brother: Kermit. Sally is survived by her daughter Rhonda Whaling of Blacksburg, VA; son Daniel Whaling of Christiansburg, VA; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Terri Whaling of Christiansburg, VA; Ronnie Whaling of Cocoa Beach, FL; a granddaughter and grand-son-in-law Shawna and Zak Miller of Napa, CA and brother Harry from S.C. Sally was a caring and giving person not only to her family but also to anyone she met. If someone needed something and Sally had it, it was theirs. She always loved the color pink and angels. Her family takes comfort in knowing that as she reunites with her son Ricky and husband Fred and the rest of her family and friends, she is the only angel in heaven dressed in PINK! Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, Bluefield, West Virginia, on Wednesday, May 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 3:00 PM. with Rev. Charles Wilson officiating. The graveside service will immediately follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. The pallbearers will be her family and friends. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the family.