Carla Rae Whitman, 63, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Carla was born February 20, 1957, in Kansas City, MO. She was a homemaker and lifetime resident of Carthage.
Carla was united in marriage to Donavan Whitman on September 9, 1988 in Miami, OK; he preceded her in death on January 14, 2020.
Carla is survived by her step-father, Ralph Bailey, Ocala, FL; one son, Whit Whitman of Cornelius, NC; one daughter, Michelle Erwin (Mike) of Topeka, KS; one sister, Trudy Crowe (Bill) of Loma Linda, MO; four grandchildren, Levi (Katie) Prewitt, Jordan Messbarger, Noah Messbarger and Delaney Williams; two great-grandchildren, Addy and Zoey Prewitt; one nephew, Kanton Zaerr (Hydee); one niece, Kandida Laarman; three great-nephews, Kinnon, Kolter and Kane; two great-nieces, Karlan and Kyerson.
Carla was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Emma Williams.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Park Cemetery in Carthage. In lieu of a visitation, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Contributions may be made to Carthage Humane Society in care of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
