Minnie Susan Whaley was born to Charlie and Sadie Raynor on September 24, 1932.

As an only child, she grew up in Beulaville, NC.  She married her high school sweet heart, Warren Whaley, in 1950 and spent a large portion of her life as a military wife, traveling with her husband through his military career.  They lived in multiple locations such as Texas, Las Vegas and Japan. After Warrens retirement from the military, they settled in their hometown of Beulaville to raise their three children. Minnie began her Career at Camp Lejeune at the Civilian Personnel Office.  She advanced to the role of Supervisor of Personnel for the Employment Branch of Outside Recruitment.  In this position, she assisted many people in finding a job and beginning their careers employed as civil servants.  She served a total of 30 years of service with the government and thoroughly enjoyed her career.

She was a devoted member of the Beulaville Presbyterian Church where she served in many capacities such as Deacon, Elder, Head of the Women of The Church, as well as church secretary and member of the choir.  She enjoyed Sunday Dinners at her home with family, especially on Birthdays and Holidays.

She was known to her family as the "Queen of cooking collards".  She enjoyed reading books in her spare time and was always up for playing a good game of UNO with the grandchildren.

Minnie was preceded in death by:
Spouse: Warren Whaley
Daughter: Linda Whaley-Weidman
Great Grandchildren: Allie Whaley and Layla Grace Jones
She leaves behind to cherish her memory:
Children:  Michael Whaley (Debra), Paula Dail (Keith)
Grandchildren: Brock Whaley (Abby), Amie Worley (Jason), Sarah Jones, Claire Weidman (Travis) and David Dail (Alexis)
Great Grandchildren: Madalynn Whaley, Audrey Whaley, Bentson Whaley, Emma Jones, Elaina Jones and Eliza Jones

A memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm at the Beulaville Presbyterian Church with visitation and refreshments to follow in the fellowship hall after the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations, in her honor, be made to the Beulaville Presbyterian Church, 205 E Main Street, Beulaville, NC  28518.

Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Whaley family.