Emily Mitchell Whaley

November 10, 1938 - May 26, 2019

Emily Mitchell Whaley, 80 of Oxford, AL passed away on May 26, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Her funeral services will be at Miller Funeral Home in Oxford, Alabama on May 28th at 11 am. The family will receive friends an hour before the service. Emily was born on November 10, 1938 in Wedowee, AL to Bert and Lessie Mitchell. She was a 1957 graduate of Randolph County High School, retired from The Anniston Army Depot, and co-owner, along with her siblings, of Creek Crossing LLC. She is survived by two sons, Wayne Whaley (Tara) of Huntsville, AL and Jody Whaley (Lisa) of Anniston, AL, two daughters, Joy Acker (Mark) of Ohatchee, AL and Jenny Howle (John) of Heflin, nine grandchildren, Phillip Whaley, Steven Whaley, Grace Whaley, Daniel Acker, Katie Gallman (Brooks), Jonathan Acker, Jake Howle, Emma Leigh Howle, and Abigail Howle, one brother, Brad Mitchell (Sue), two sisters, Dorothy Huddleston and Lynda Fincher (Tommy), a sister in law, Kerlene Mitchell, and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Barto Mitchell and one sister JoAnn Bolt (Frank). Her family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the staff of Alacare Hospice, particularly her nurse, Alysson McGinnis, Oxford EMT, her caregivers, Kalie Chambers and Madison Haynes, and her neighbors of whom are like family. Emily was a devoted Mother and Mimi. She was adored by her children and grandchildren. She led her life according to 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 which reads, “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders, and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.”