Effie E. Whildin

Effie E. (Henry) Whildin, age 89, of Weatherly, formerly of Lansford, died Saturday, August 24, 2013, in Weatherly.

Widow of William R. Whildin who died in 1987.

A Summit Hill High School graduate, Effie was a member of Hope of Christ Presbyterian Church of Summit Hill.

She worked as an R.N. at Chestnut Hill Hospital before marrying and raising her family.

Effie was active in the auxillary of the American Fire Co. #1 of Lansford, and the Panther Valley Golden Agers.

Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late William and Effie (Coxe) Henry.

Survived by her

Daughter,
Sally (Whildin) Mitchell wife of John "Mitch" of Weatherly;

Sons,
William H. Whildin and his wife Lynne of Centreville, Va.,
Herb H. Whildin and his wife Suzanne of Coaldale;

Sisters,
Doris (Henry) Koons
Shirley (Henry) Doere;

Eleven grandchildren
Three great-grandchildren;

Daughter-in-law Sue Whildin of Tamaqua;

Preceded in death by her son, Evan Whildin in 2000.


Private Arrangements are being handled by Holmes-Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa. 18252.

Interment Grand Army Cemetery, Summit Hill.

Memorials in her name to: Hope of Christ Presbyterian Church 44 West White Street summit Hill, Pa. 18250.

Online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com