Mary "Sue" Davidson Whatley, a resident of Saraland, Alabama, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday morning, January 31st, at 85 years of age. Sue is preceded in death by her mother, Clara Lillie Bell, her father, Jeremiah Jerome Davidson, and her son Trey Whatley. She is survived by her husband, Delmas Whatley, Jr., son Bret (Felicia) Whatley and daughters Fairn Whatley and Bell (Mike) Sullivan. Her grandchildren include Colby (Sarah) Fillingim, Cameron Whatley, Winston (Mallory) Sullivan, Caidey (Cory) Myers, Caroline (Grant) Howell, Wesley Sullivan; great grandchildren, Easton, Eila Ray and Emmy Louise Fillingim.
Sue was number 9 of 13 children and was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters Lorene Turner, Augusta "Gussie" Girod, Nellie Harris, Betty Tindal, Chester Davidson, Hazel Moseley, Serena Fuller, Robert Davidson, Jerry Davidson, and Carl Davidson. She is survived by her brothers Lamar Davidson and Murray Davidson.
Sue was an amazing seamstress and artist. She loved ballroom dancing with Delmas, reading, traveling, keeping a lovely home, and most especially, she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. For many years, Sue managed her Shaklee nutritional business, Building Healthy Bodies, from home and loved hosting meetings and helping people with their health. If you knew her throughout the years, then you've been called "Angel", "Precious", or "Lambsy."
April 16, 1938 — January 31, 2024
Funeral services will held from the chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 10am. Visitation will be Monday, February 5, 2024 from 5pm to 7pm. Interment will be in Mobile Memorial Gardens.
Delmas and Family!
Just received Recie's email and saying a prayer for all. I have nothing but fond memories of Sue through the years. She was always such a pleasure to see. Our last time together was the IBM Christmas Luncheon and we walked into the restaurant together. Great memory. I also remember when Trey passed. Sad. They're both happy now, for sure.
Take care,
Bill and Lynn Carr
The entire dance community has been missing Sue for awhile. Now she is dancing in Heaven! Azalea Ballroom dance members.
Delmas, I am so sorry to hear about Sue. You two were such a great couple. Sue was so much fun to be around and I loved to see you two Dance. I know she is in Heaven now dancing with the Angels.
Our thoughts and prayers are with those she left behind.
No matter how old I am, She will always be Mrs Whatley to me. I was a stray boy living in his car when her son Trey brought me home.
She gave me a meal (and a job raking the yard) and later helped me get into the University of South Alabama.
She and her family will forever hold a special place in my heart and in my memories.
We pray for peace for the Whatley family, finding comfort in knowing Sue is now with Jesus in a perfect body! She left behind a legacy of a passionate love for Jesus and a great love for helping people. May we all do the same.