Hello everyone,

My heart is heavy as I share the incredibly difficult news of my mother's passing today (17 November 2025). For those of you who knew her, you know she was a truly unique force, outspoken, strong-willed, and loving woman whose resilience was matched only by her incredibly caring heart. Her spirit touched so many lives; I’m having a hard time reaching out to everyone. The physical void she leaves behind feels immense, but her spiritual presence feels unscathed.

We are all heartbroken, but we find solace in knowing her love and memory will live on through her precious grandbabies, Lucas and William Whitaker. They are her pride and joy, and she poured every ounce of herself into them.

We are currently making arrangements to give her the respectful and loving farewell she deserves. In this time of grief and planning, we have set up this fund to help cover the costs of fulfilling her afterlife wishes and traveling to Louisiana and Arkansas from Colorado.

Thank you for taking the time to view the GoFundMe. Please know that donations are not necessary, but only in lieu of flowers. Your support, in prayers, kind words, and love will help us honor her memory beautifully.

To Lucas and William, Grandma love you so much that she needed to become an angel to be with you forever and always.

With all our love,

Jacquelyn and John Whitaker