Mrs. Luegenia Whitelow

Mother Luegenia Whitelow, 92, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away on April 23, 2015 at North Capitol Nursing & Rehabilitation in Indianapolis, IN. Mother Whitelow was born on November 22, 1922 in Courtland, AL to Thomas Steverson and Julia Ann Bynum-Goode. Mother Whitelow married K.C. Phillips in St. Louis MO, later married John Fuller in Peoria IL, to that union one child born Tonja Lavern Fuller. Then married James H. Whitelow Sr. December 2, 1963. Mother Whitelow, affectionately known as (Nanny) memories will be cherished by her daughter, Tonja Fuller-White of Indianapolis, IN, 1 stepdaughter Dorothy Barnes of South Bend, IN, Grandsons Jason (Sacha) Fuller, Alex L. White Jr., Granddaughter Tiffany Fuller, all of Indianapolis, 25 grandchildren, 77 great-grandchildren, 82 great-great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 3 step-daughters, Lois Whitelow, Pauline Boyd, Mallie Miller, 2 step-sons, James Whitelow Jr., Joseph Whitelow, 1 sister, Viola Morgan and nephew James E. Bell. At the age of 3, her mother moved to Peoria, Illinois. She was educated in Peoria district 150 School System and confessed Christ at 9 years of age at St. Paul Baptist Church; baptized at Morning Star Baptist Church. Mother Whitelow as she was affectionately called is a chartered member of the New Morning Star Baptist Church, and Prince of Peace MB Church. All her Christian Education came under the pastoral care of the late Rev. Dr. Calvin Hightower. She served in Junior Choir, Sunday School, B.T.U, Buds of Promise, Red Circle, Y.W.A, Matrons and became President of Missionary Society, sang in Gospel Chorus, served on Deaconess Board, Board of Christian Education, Chairman of Pastor Anniversary, taught Sunday School (25 years), Church Clerk 50 plus years, Assignment Committee, Cover Dish committee. Started Women's Department and the Unity District, and was the first president of the women's department. Whatever asked to do ... Mother Whitelow did willingly. Mother Whitelow earned many certificates and credits through the Sunday School Publishing Board; National Baptist Convention, U.S.A, Inc., teaching certificates. She was instrumental in giving workshops and teaching during summer in the Warner Homes. In 2005 Tonja moved Mother Whitelow to Indianapolis IN. to care for her. She united with Puritan M.B. Church under Bishop Larry D. Grinstead. Mother Whitelow would comment "that young man sho nuff can preach!" Despite her years of illness, Mother Whitelow always took time to spread the gospel in Hospital and North Capitol Nursing and Rehabilitation. Everyone she meets she would ask "Are you saved? If the rapture come, will you know where you're going"? A Homegoing Celebration commencing at 12pm, Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Puritan Baptist Church, 872 W. 27th St, Indianapolis, IN 46208 with a 2 hours visitation beginning at 10am. Mother Whitelow will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria, IL. Williams and Bluitt Funeral Home, 5252 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46218, has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com as a courtesy to the family per their request.

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Mrs. Luegenia Whitelow

November 22, 1922 - April 23, 2015