Obituary of Virginia-Ann Lewis-Whittaker

LEWIS-WHITTAKER, Virginia Ann "Vita" 53, Panama, died suddenly on Monday Jan. 17, 2011, from the impact of an unexpected two vehicle accident on her way to West Palm Beach. Virginia was born on Jan. 30, 1957 in the city of Colon, Republic of Panama. Virginia was a family service specialist for Head Start in Palm Beach County, FL, where she loved working with families in need and facilitating the education of young children. Prior to becoming a family service specialist, she was a preschool teacher at Head Start in Del Ray Beach, MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa and at Warner Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. Virginia was a very loving and caring wife and mother, wonderful educator and great friend. She was a practicing Catholic and was very involved with the church and Christian Community. Virginia always placed God above everyone and everything, with her family being her greatest earthly love and joy. Virginia is survived by her husband, Danilo P. Whittaker; daughter, Sharonne P. Whittaker-Phan; son, Danilo Jr., granddaughter Liliana Mai Linh Phan; brothers, Roberto Fitzroy Lewis, Donaldo Lewis, Miguel Lewis, Esteban Lewis, Glenford Lewis; sisters, Lydia Lewis-Reid, Palma Lewis-Henry, Linda Lewis; 23 nephews and nieces; 20 grandnephews and grandnieces. Virginia is preceded in death by her brother, Timothy Lewis, Panama, father, Marcus F. Lewis, Panama, mother, Adasa M. Lewis, Panama, maternal grandparents, Percibal Martin and Mary Campbell-Martin, Panama; paternal grandparents, Prince Gooding and Vivian Lewis, Panama. A visitation and tribute to her life will be celebrated with friends and family on Jan. 27th, at Serenity Meadow Funeral Home in Riverview, from 5-8 pm, followed by funeral services on Jan 28 at 10 am, at Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon and internment in the Garden of Peace at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park. Condolences may be offered at www.serenitymeadows.com