Marilynn B. McWhorter

Marilynn B. McWhorter, 79, of 2nd St., NE, Hickory, NC died Monday, June 5, 2006 at Frye Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health. She was born September 28, 1926 in Ashland, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late William Ashby Blevins and Gladys Hunt Blevins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, George Blevins. Marilynn enjoyed gardening and was a sports enthusiast. Her favorite team was the Kentucky Wildcats as she was an alumnus of the University of Kentucky. Marilynn was a devoted wife and mother, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John William McWhorter of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, William Howard and Stephanie McWhorter of Huntington Beach, CA, and Matthew Bennett and Kim McWhorter of Nashville, TN; daughters, Georgia Lynn McWhorter of Morganton, Johnda Weaver and husband, Randall of White Pigeon, MI, and Julia Abby McWhorter of Point, TX; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2006 at Linville United Methodist Church The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the residence of Lynn McWhorter, 113 North St., Morganton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 3305-5 16th Ave., SE, Suite 115, Conover, NC 28613, or to Palliative Care Center and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658.