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Obituary of Wanda Whiting
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Wanda Garmon Whiting, 74, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed
away peacefully on June 13, 2024. Wanda Bessie was born
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 5, 1950, to Owen
and Lillian Garmon. She was a cherished daughter and
sibling to her brother, Barry.
Wanda attended Germantown High School in
Philadelphia before pursuing her higher education at
Florida A&M University (FAMU), graduating in 1971.
While at FAMU, she worked as a summer intern at Sears
and Roebuck and later accepted an offer post-graduation
in New York City as a retail buyer. She eventually moved
back to Philadelphia, where she transitioned to working
in local government. Later in her career, she made the
switch from local to federal government, where she took
on several leadership roles. She retired from the Census
Bureau on April 30, 2023.
Wanda married Charles Gunn in 1970 in Thomasville,
Georgia. This union produced her only child, Shawn
Gunn. This marriage would end in divorce in 1974. In
1981, she married Oscar Whiting in Richmond, Virginia.
The couple initially resided in Willingboro, New Jersey,
for many years before moving to Waldorf, Maryland,
once Oscar retired. They eventually relocated to Atlanta,
Georgia, in 2006, which would be Wanda's final home.
Oscar Whiting passed away in 2017.
Wanda was a loving mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. She is survived by her son, Shawn Gunn
(Toi), her grandson, Jordan Gunn, her brother, Barry
Garmon, her stepson, Michael Whiting (Cynthia),
grandsons, Michael Whiting II (Candace) and Matthew
Whiting (Christina), and great-grandchildren,
Anthony, Bradley, Vanessa, Chad, and Ava. She
also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, other
relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by
her parents, Owen and Lillian Garmon, and her late
husband, Oscar Whiting.
Wanda was known for her compassion, generosity,
mentorship, leadership, and dedication to her
community. She had a classic, refined style and
believed in the importance of making a great first
impression. She enjoyed theater, culinary arts, fine
dining, traveling, and having tea with her sorority and
Links sisters. Her passions also included supporting
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs),
women's empowerment, and voting rights. Wanda
was also known for being tough and a straight talker,
often wrapping her words with a smile.
Wanda served on numerous boards and held
leadership positions in both Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Incorporated, and The Links, Incorporated.
In 1986 and 1987, she was recognized as one of the
Outstanding Young Women of America. She held
multiple leadership roles in the alumni association.
In 1997, she was honored with the Florida
A&M University National Alumni Association
Distinguished Alumni Award for Community
Service. In 2021, she was awarded the Bronze Medal,
the highest honorary recognition by the US Census
Bureau, recognizing her for superior performance.
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1950 - 2024
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