Elizabeth Janie Whelchel

ELIZABETH JANIE WHELCHEL was born on September 8, 1914, in Lumpkin County, Georgia to the late Frank and Ida Mae Martin. God welcomed Elizabeth home to eternal rest on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 after a lengthy illness. Elizabeth was a very quiet, soft-spoken, loving, considerate, caring, kind, gentle, giving, humble and thoughtful person. In other words she was SPECIAL! At an early age, Elizabeth became a dedicated and faithful member of Hickory Grove C.M.E. Church in Dahlonega, Georgia where she sang on the choir and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. She constantly strived to live in accordance to God's law. In 1936, Elizabeth married her best friend and soul mate, the late Z. L. Whelchel. After moving to Maryland, they continued their Christian rearing and strong faith in the Lord by becoming members of the Gillis Memorial Christian Community Church in Baltimore. Elizabeth was a Woman of Faith who always put God first in her life, singing hymns and praising God everyday. Her beautiful, strong voice always echoed throughout her home. She constantly uplifted herself by singing "O How I Love Jesus" and "It's No Secret What God Can Do." She was truly a Woman of God who strongly believed in the power of prayer and if anyone had a problem she would say, "Go to the Lord in prayer". Her love for God was exemplified through the way she lived her life. Elizabeth was small in frame but a tower of strength for her family. Her motto was "To always get along, stay together and help one another". She was very devoted to her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved them all unconditionally. There was nothing she would not do for her family. She took pride in providing them with a nurturing and wholesome home environment. She encouraged them to pray and trust in the Lord. She always set good examples for everyone to follow. She often said "If you cannot say anything good about a person then don't say anything at all." She was a very PRECIOUS GIFT. Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memory: four beloved daughters, Betty L. Hubbard, Barbara L. Freeman, Elizabeth J. Tolson, and Janice R. Whelchel; three devoted sons, Charlie L. Whelchel, Tommie J. Whelchel and Carlton L. Whelchel; two sons-in-law, three daughters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law, twelve grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Elizabeth Janie Whelchel

September 8, 1914 - May 3, 2006