Obituary for Ann D Whitaker (Blackledge)
Ann Diane Whitaker, 71 of Harrison passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday,
January 27, 2024. Ann was born February 19, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of
Homer Dale and Nancy Ann (Parker) Blackledge. Mrs. Whitaker had resided in Harrison
since 1992, moving from Beaverton, Michigan.
Ann spent many years as a school bus driver and school employee. She enjoyed going to
the movies, traveling with her sisters, going on shopping sprees and spending time with
family. Ann was an avid supporter of Harrison athletics and could often be heard from the
bleachers. Ann will always be remembered for her generosity and the way that she was
always helping others.
Surviving Mrs. Whitaker is two daughters; Kelli Whitaker of Harrison and Jennifer Sizemore
and husband Jamie of Harrison, one son, Kasey Whitaker and wife Carrie of Harrison, her
seven grandchildren, two great-grand children and three sisters; Lynn Gust of Sanford, Gail
Dunham of Harrison, and Patty Whisenant and husband Tom of Tucson, Arizona plus many
nieces, nephews and extended family members. Ann was preceded in death by her
husband Kerry Whitaker and her parents,
A memorial celebration honoring Ann will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at
her son and daughter-in-law's home, 979 Old State Road, Harrison, Michigan 48625. The
family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider contributing to the Ann
Whitaker Scholarship (in care of Carrie Whitaker/Members First Credit Union).
To share an online memory or condolence with Ann’s family, please visit:
www.clarkstocking.com. Arrangements for Mrs. Whitaker are entrusted with Clark-Stocking
January 27, 2024. Ann was born February 19, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of
Homer Dale and Nancy Ann (Parker) Blackledge. Mrs. Whitaker had resided in Harrison
since 1992, moving from Beaverton, Michigan.
Ann spent many years as a school bus driver and school employee. She enjoyed going to
the movies, traveling with her sisters, going on shopping sprees and spending time with
family. Ann was an avid supporter of Harrison athletics and could often be heard from the
bleachers. Ann will always be remembered for her generosity and the way that she was
always helping others.
Surviving Mrs. Whitaker is two daughters; Kelli Whitaker of Harrison and Jennifer Sizemore
and husband Jamie of Harrison, one son, Kasey Whitaker and wife Carrie of Harrison, her
seven grandchildren, two great-grand children and three sisters; Lynn Gust of Sanford, Gail
Dunham of Harrison, and Patty Whisenant and husband Tom of Tucson, Arizona plus many
nieces, nephews and extended family members. Ann was preceded in death by her
husband Kerry Whitaker and her parents,
A memorial celebration honoring Ann will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at
her son and daughter-in-law's home, 979 Old State Road, Harrison, Michigan 48625. The
family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider contributing to the Ann
Whitaker Scholarship (in care of Carrie Whitaker/Members First Credit Union).
To share an online memory or condolence with Ann’s family, please visit:
www.clarkstocking.com. Arrangements for Mrs. Whitaker are entrusted with Clark-Stocking