Marcella Jane Whiteman

Marcella Jane Whiteman, 96, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was born on October 29, 1925, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Lee and Jane (Knable) Lehnert. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Vincent Whiteman; son, Bruce Whiteman; brother, Francis "Bud" Lehnert; and her faithful beagle, Annie.

Marcella is survived by her son, Brian (Rita) Whiteman; grandchildren, Dustin (Beth) Whiteman, Cody Whiteman, Tyler (Sarah) Whiteman, and Graham Whiteman; and her great-granddaughters, Nora and Maddie.

A Memorial Gathering will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). Her Memorial Service will follow at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park. Cremation was chosen following Marcella's wishes.

The family requests that contributions in Marcella's memory be made to the New Albany/Floyd County Animal Shelter (215 East Market Street, New Albany, IN 47150).

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