Mary Gay Whitaker, 64, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at her home, Friday, May 19, 2023, with family by her side. She was born on September 28, 1958, in Daviess County, KY to the late Charles Jerry Whitaker and Betty Owen Whitaker.
Mary Gay was a former member of Bethabara Baptist Church and served the Lord through her work with Area Relief Ministries in Jackson, Tennessee. She was a Social Worker with more than twenty years of experience. She began her career at Daviess County Health Department and later retired from Mary Kendall Home.
Mary Gay was a selfless, devoted mother, Mammy, Nana, sister, and friend. She lived her whole life being of service to others with her giving nature. Her favorite things in life were spending time with her grandchildren, cooking, crafting, sewing, flower gardening, and spending time with her friends and family in her “vortex.”
Ms. Whitaker is preceded in death by her parents and a host of loved ones. Those left to cherish her memory are her sisters: Karen (Wayne) Shelton of Philpot, Kentucky, Nona Whitaker Latham of Philpot, Kentucky, and Leslie (Jeff) Poore of Mullins, South Carolina; her sons: Zachary (Jessica) Brazier and Dominique Evans, her grandchildren: Max Brazier, Ella Lanham, Madisyn Evans, Ariya Evans, Krystin Wells, Morgan Wells, Trevor Willis, and Tyler Wells; and lifelong best friend, Jackie Rye.
Services will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until the time of service. A private burial will take place at a later date.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mary Whitaker. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of Ms. Whitaker and sign her virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.