Ruth Elizabeth Whittington, 69, of Gloster, Mississippi, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022.

Elizabeth was born September 26, 1952, the daughter of the late Morris "Doodle" Nettles and Ruth Cavin McGraw Nettles. She is also preceded in death by four brothers Steve Cox, Morris Nettles, Ralph Nettles, and William Nettles; and one sister Sue Nettles Partin.

Elizabeth was a sewing Machine Operator William Carter Garment Factory in Centreville for many years.  She was of the Christian Faith.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband of forty-nine years Lemuel Whittington; two sons Dustin Whittington, and Bartley Whittington and his wife Jessica; one granddaughter Kaylee Whittington; and two brothers Bobby Nettles and wife Cheryl, and Carl Nettles and wife Tammy.

Visitation is Sunday, January 30, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home in Gloster. Funeral services are Monday, January 31, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Reggie Forman. Interment will follow at Mars Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers are David Leon Whittington, Cory Nettles, Scott Nettles, Robbie Nettles, Dale Floyd Jr., and Daniel Whittington.  Honorary Pallbearers are Nathan Hocker and Donald Gene Whittington .