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Colette "Candy Marie Whitman
January 25, 1960 - November 28, 2014

Mrs. Colette Marie “Candy” Whitman of Trumann died Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 at the family residence at the age of 54 years, 10 months and 3 days. She was born Monday, January 25, 1960 in Baltimore, Maryland and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a Food Service Clerk for the Trumann School District. Mrs. Whitman was preceded in death by one brother, William E. Bird, Jr. and was the daughter of the late William Edward Sr. and Betty Marie Pendergast Bird. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Vance Keith Whitman, Sr. of the home; one daughter, Christy Whitman (Dayne) Davis of Trumann; two sons, Vance Keith (Edie) Whitman, Jr. of Harrisburg, Ark. and Robert Edward (Cheri) Whitman of Litchfield, Ill.; two sisters, Tammy Wijnaendts of Las Vegas, Nevada and Betsy Pruno of Calif.; two brothers, David Bird of Pierce City, Mo., and Vince Bird of Calif.; four grandchildren. Memorial service will be Sunday afternoon at 4:00 PM in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Jimmy Ferguson officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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  1. Sonia, New York says
    December 2, 2014

    Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your love one.I did not know Candy, but I know how it feels to loss someone close to you. Death touches everyone at some point in our life. I pray that you can find comfort in the God who comforts all in the time of their grief. 2 Cor 1:3,4. And who promise that in the future because of the death of His Son Jesus Christ, we will see our love ones again John 5:28,29. What a wonderful hope we have.My deepest sympathy.

  2. Deborah Hancock Howard, Killen, AL says
    December 2, 2014

    Dear Keith and family,I was so sorry to learn of Candy's passing. She was such a sweet lady and I always loved talking to her when we would visit with relatives there in Arkansas. Candy always made everyone feel welcome and loved.I know Candy's passing was a terrible shock to all of you as it was to us. Please know that we are all thinking about all of you and remembering you in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort through God's Holy Spirit and His loving embrace.We love you all,Deborah Hancock Howard

  3. Rebecca Cobb, Jonesboro, Arkansas says
    December 1, 2014

    Dear Vance Keith Whitman and family,I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you all.

  4. Brandie (Hill) Williams, England, AR says
    November 30, 2014

    We will keep you in our prayers! May God pour his comfort and peace on you during through the days and weeks to come.

  5. Carolyn Qualls, Trumann says
    November 30, 2014

    Doug and I are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you and the family

  6. Lesa Langley, Crockett, TX says
    November 30, 2014

    So sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you during this difficult time. Love all of you.

  7. Tim and Theresa Gill, Jonesboro says
    November 30, 2014

    We were so saddened to hear of your mom's death Keith. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

  8. Jessica Jett, Jonesboro ar says
    November 30, 2014

    I just want to give my condolences to the family even if I do not new you sorry to here about the passing in your family Your friend Jessica Jett

  9. Michele Greenway Hedges, Rector, Arkansas says
    November 30, 2014

  10. Shelia Hancock, Wetumpka, Alabama says
    November 30, 2014

    So truly sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family and give you peace and comfort in the coming days. Love to you all.

  11. Sharon Garner, Harrisburg, AR says
    November 30, 2014

    I knew Candy and her family long before she met and married Keith. Our parents were best friends. A lot of memories were made sitting around mom's kitchen table. So really Candy was like family before she became family--was dearly loved, and will be truly missed.

  12. Jimmy & Janna Stotts , says
    November 30, 2014

  13. Angie Schaefer, Las Vegas NV says
    November 30, 2014

    Prayers to the Bird and Whitman family. Sorry for your loss. Love you guys.Angie Schaefer

  14. Mike Schaefer, Las Vegas NV says
    November 30, 2014

    I am sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. Mike Schaefer

  15. Skip & Linda Hogue, Jonesboro says
    November 30, 2014

    We are so sorry for your loss. Look to God for strength to get you through these sad times. Your families are in our prayers.

  16. Melissa Kendall, indio ca says
    November 30, 2014

    you will be missed by all that knew you and loved you

  17. Renee Williams, Brookland Ar says
    November 29, 2014

    Keith so sorry for your loss praying for you and your family during this time

  18. Betsy Pruno , says
    November 29, 2014

    I Will Love You always And Forever! This is not goodbye, I'll see you later! I LOVE YOU SISSY!

  19. Patty Dorton, Jonesboro,Ar says
    November 29, 2014

    So sorry for your loss. Your family is I'm my thoughts and prayers.

  20. Peggie Whitman, Riverside Calif. says
    November 29, 2014

    To Keith sr.Keith jr Christy and Robert so sorry to hear of the loss of Candy.She was a good lady.I really enjoyed our visits when we came to ark.She will be so missed.Prayers hugs and love from me and Bob

  21. Clay Jackson, Paragould, AR says
    November 29, 2014

    So very sorry to hear and read about the passing of a very caring and loving woman. Mrs. Whitman, you will always be remembered in many hearts. RIP Candy!

  22. Randy Nelms, Jonesboro, Arkansas says
    November 29, 2014

    Keith,So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and our prayers. Randy & Jan

  23. Tiffanie Curtis, Jonesboro, Ar says
    November 29, 2014

    Christy and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I pray for comfort and peace for all of you.

  24. Carol Conatser, Trumann, AR says
    November 29, 2014

    Keith (Jr) and familyI am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was a wonderful woman. I love you guys very much.

  25. joyce stewart, Bay Ark says
    November 29, 2014

    We are so sorry for your loss, may God wrap his comforting arms around you during this time of sorrow.

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