Whitley was a member of Cary Presbyterian Church and active in the Ruth Circle at the church and in D.A.R. Her hobbies included sewing, needlework, playing bridge and cooking.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, David E. Whitley, her son David Whitley and his wife Laura of Asheville, her daughter Beverly Tysinger and her husband Kenneth of Cary, grandchildren Ryan and Anna Kathryn Tysinger of Cary, and siblings Thomas Patterson, Margaret Harris and Sharon Brydge.

She was preceded in death by siblings Helen Marshall, James, William, Lewis, Lois Anne and Dorsey Patterson.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at Cary Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends immediately after the service.

A graveside service will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, July 27 at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Cary Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 614 Griffis Street, Cary, NC 27511.

Condolences may be sent to the family through www.brownwynne.com.