Madge W. Whitley

July 15, 1927 — March 19, 2024

Oakboro

Madge Cornelia Whitley, 96, of Albemarle, went to be with her Lord and Savior on
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.

Madge was born July 15, 1927 in North Carolina to the late James Daniel Whitley and
the late Sarah Elenor Whitley.

She was also preceded in death by husband, Harley Green Whitley, her sisters: Stella
Johnson, Mildred (Polly) Furr, Jewel Purser, and brothers Cletus Whitley, Loys Whitley,
Thurman Whitley, James Whitley and Bufford Whitley.

Madge worked as a beautician for many years and also at Stanly Knitting Mills in
Oakboro NC. Madge enjoyed many things including working in her garden creating a
beautiful flower garden, cooking for family and creating her famous “homemade
biscuits” all while caring for anyone with a need. Madge lived life to the fullest.

Survivors include son, Melvin Whitley (Carolyn) of Myrtle Beach, SC, son, Harley
Green Whitley, Jr. of Albemarle, NC, two granddaughters Cortney Morgan of Albemarle,
NC and Lindsey Harward of Myrtle Beach, SC two great grandchildren April and Emily
Harward, and sister, Betty Almond of Locust, NC, sister, Patricia Whitley of Albemarle,
NC. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews to cherish her legacy.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday March 26, 2024 at 2pm at Pleasant Grove
Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 30 mins prior. Funeral will be officiated
by Dr. Shad Hicks. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery at
17236 Frog Pond Road, Oakboro.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Stanly County for their outstanding care.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Whitley family.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Celebration of Life - Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Pleasant Grove Baptist

17236 Frog Pond Rd, Oakboro, NC 28129

Family will receive friends 30 min. prior to service.

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