Alma D. Whigham

Obituary For Alma D. Whigham

Carter Funeral Home announces the peaceful transition of Ms. Alma D. Whigham. Ms. Whigham, (54), a native of Clayton, AL passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, AL.

A healthcare provider for over three decades, Ms. Whigham will always be remembered as a loving mother, sister, and dear friend.

Graduating as the Valedictorian of the Clayton High School Class of 1986, she was a proud “grandmother to be” as she anticipated the pending birth of her first two grandchildren this fall.

The Commemoration of Life will begin with a public visitation, Friday, April 28, 2023, from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Carter Funeral Home.

The Farewell Life Celebration at Graveside will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 2:00 pm from the Mt. Hillard Missionary Baptist Cemetery of the Perote Community. (428 Co Rd 53 Banks, AL 36005)

The message of comfort and acceptance will be delivered by Pastor Joe Gray of the Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, AL.

In accordance with recommended COVID-19 Protocols, all attendees are requested to utilize appropriate facial coverings, maintain social distancing, and minimize physical contact.

Alma Deniece (Johnson) Whigham was born June 2, 1968 to Willie Albert and Fannie Bell Johnson. She made her peaceful transition to eternal life surrounded by her daughters on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

She spent her childhood and teen years growing up in Gary, Indiana before returning to Clayton, Alabama, where she graduated as valedictorian of Class of 1986 from Clayton High School. She matriculated at Wallace Community College and Troy University.

Known to many as the "family doctor" she assisted family and friends with many health and medical concerns. Her daughters often called before a doctor's appointment to know what the doctor would say and call afterwards to break everything down. If there was any discrepancy, the girls went with what "momma said." Alma had over 30 years experience working as a nurse in various specialties and enjoyed most being a travel nurse later in her career.

Alma was preceded in death by her parents: Willie Albert and Fannie Bell Johnson; sister, Rhonda "Polly" Johnson; and brother, Samuel "Tata" Rumph.

She will be forever remembered by her daughters: LaKeshia Whigham, Tuscaloosa, AL; Nikia Whigham (Jason) Winston, Columbia, South Carolina; and Chelsea Walker, Eufaula, AL; sisters: Cindra Johnson, Huntsville, AL; and Eunice (Kent) McKinnes, Clayton, AL; brothers: Willie "Poke" Rumph, Leotis "Toby" Johson, both Clayton, AL; and Terry (Angela) Gray, Tampa, Florida. She also leaves to cherish memories to Milton Whigham and Lamar Walker, who gave her her greatest gifts - her three girls. She leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Last but not least, Alma was a proud "grandmother to be" as she anticipated the pending birth of her first two grandchildren this fall, and wanted to be called "Big Momma."

The Staff of Carter Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the Final Life Celebration Arrangements for the late Ms. Alma D. Whigham.

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Services

Visitation 2 PM to 5 PM

Apr

28

Carter Funeral Home

109 Holcombe Ave
Union Springs, AL 36089

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Farewell Celebration

Apr

29

Mt Hillard Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery

428 Co Rd 53
Banks, AL 36005

2:00 PM

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