Mrs. Emma Whitten Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Emma Gene Whitten, born September 20, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the union of Halton Russ and Gladys "Adair" Russ of Stephens, AR. Emma accepted Christ at an early age. She was baptized at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church. In her later years she attended Trinity Missionary Baptist Church until God called her home to glory. Emma Gene Whitten was united in holy matrimony with David Earl Whitten, Sr., the love of her life on October 12, 1971, in Milwaukee, WI. Their union was blessed with three children, Titania Dione Whitten, Angela Marie "Whitten" Holloway, and David Earl Whitten, Jr. Emma was a daycare owner and was passionate about caring for and teaching children. ' Emma loved to travel, go out to eat with family members, spending time with her grandchildren, and shopping. She also traveled to Arkansas regularly to honor her parents by visiting their burial sites. Emma Gene Whitten departed this life on October 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Halton and Gladys Russ, and her sister, Shirley Ann Thomas. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: two daughters, Titania, and Angela; one son, David, Jr. (Baisha), and five grandchildren, Brianne Victoria, Malik Jaylen, Jason Myles, Addis David, and Ajani Earl Edward; siblings, Joe Ann "Russ" Garrett, Halton Russ, Jr., and Michael Russ; and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends.

Mrs. Emma Whitten

September 20, 1954 - October 25, 2020