Martha Jane Whitaker

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Martha Jane Whitaker, 67, of St. Louis, Mo., passed away peacefully in her home June 1, 2018 due to a glioblastoma.

Born on May 21, 1951, she was the daughter of John William and M. Frances (Snodgrass) Whitaker.

Martha Jane was a graduate of the Greencastle High School Class of 1969. She received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Cincinnati.

Martha Jane's career in interior design took her to Michigan, D.C., Seattle and finally to HOK Architects in St. Louis.

She was a lover of music, especially Broadway show tunes, and a prolific watercolor artist.

Martha Jane was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved little sister, Mary Elizabeth.

She is survived by her cousins, friends and grateful students.

A graveside service will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m.

Arrangements were entrusted to Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, Greencastle.