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Obituary For Mrs. Eloise Whitworth
It is with both sorrow for our loss and joy for her eternal reward that we announce the passing of Eloise Littlejohn Whitworth, who was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the age of 101, at Westchester Manor in High Point, NC.
Affectionately known as “Mother” to her family and friends, Eloise was born on June 13, 1924, in Cherokee County, SC, to the late Eunice Mitchell Littlejohn and Horace Graham.
She received her education at Marysville School in Pacolet, SC. In the early 1950s, she relocated to High Point, NC, where she later met and married the love of her life,
Samuel Whitworth. They shared 61 years of marriage. Eloise was employed with the Guilford County School System as a cook for 20 years, where she joyfully served countless students and staff.
As a devoted follower of Christ, Mother lived a life rooted in faith, service, and love. For over 50 years, she was a faithful member of First Emmanuel Baptist Church, where she served as an Adult Sunday School Teacher for 25 years and as a dedicated member of the Senior Usher Board for 30 years. Even after her health began to decline, she remained steadfast in her devotion—continuing to study her Bible and support her church family.
Mother was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. One of her greatest joys was preparing delicious meals for her loved ones, always ensuring there was enough for everyone, and every dish served as a reflection of her love and generosity.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Whitworth; sisters, Ethel Thomas and Susie Mae Lipscomb; brothers, John Graham, Ernest Graham, and Boyd Hermon Graham; and daughters, Eunice “Ruby” Nance and Shelby “Charlene” Whitworth.
Her precious memory will forever be cherished by her children: John Henderson of Savannah, GA; Shirley Ingram of High Point, NC; Carl (Cassandra) Chandler of Aberdeen, NC; Ella Mae Henderson of High Point, NC; Dorothy (Ulysses) Bell of Elizabeth, NC; Gardenia “Dean” Taylor of High Point, NC; Tina (Wendall) Pickett of Trinity, NC; Ronnie Whitworth of High Point, NC; and Larry (Donna) Whitworth of High Point, NC; she is also survived by one sister, Nannie Mae (Marvin) Shane of Cherokee County, SC; twenty-five grandchildren, thirty-eight great-grandchildren, twenty-five great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends who loved her deeply.
A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at First Emmanuel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Interment will be held will be held Monday, October 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Carolina Biblical Gardens. A public viewing will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home in High Point, NC.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc
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Cassi Chandler planted 5 trees in memory of Mrs. Eloise Whitworth . - October 12, 2025
Celeste A. Williams sent Sweet Moments for Mrs. Eloise Whitworth - October 10, 2025
I will always remember Mrs. Whitworth as part of my village at First Emmanuel Baptist Church. She and her husband served faithfully on the usher board with my parents. Oh, how they loved that usher board. Her sweet spirit will always be a part of my memory. My prayers are with her family.
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Mom I love you and will miss you. Your legacy of faith and joy will live on in all who have known you.
Whitworth Family, We send Our Heartfelt Condolences to You All. Thank you Mrs. Whitworth 4 being apart of Our Village!! What great Memories!❤️ Love Y'all 😘The Young's
Sorry for your loss
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John and the Whitworth family. With our deepest sympathy on the family matriarchs passing. Rose Mary, Curtesia, Kayne and KAZ of Portwentworth, GA...
We the Hill family are sending you prayers and condolences at this time may God give you strength to weather this storm
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To The Whitworth Family... I'm sorry to hear about the Passing of Mrs Eloise.... The Family lived across the street from us on Wendell Street many years ago... Family You Have Our Deepest Condolences 🙏🙏... Hold On To God's Unchanging Hand.....God Bless You 🙏🙏🙏
Sorry for your loss
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To the family my heartfelt sympathy is with you all. Mother, as we fondly called her at Westchester Manor. When I visited my mom at the facility, mother and my mom would be sitting at the table together. She was truly a woman of God and, she would always say... God said, "help those who are in need" Mother always kept her Bible on the table and she always made us laugh! She will be truly missed and my mom Mrs. Mary misses her already! I am praying for you all. She lived to be a 101 yrs. But, no matter the age... we never want to see our loved ones leave! Rest in paradise Ms. Elosie
Love, Mrs. Mary and Melodie
Hello, Family!
Mother Eloise Whitworth was a Special Mother to us all. Mother Whitworth was a true Woman of God who showed Love to all!
We will always treasure special memories of times we shared with Mother Eloise Whitworth.
Look up Family and always Trust God to keep you and comfort you.
Rev., Dr. Bobby W. Green, Jr. and Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
