Like all of you who I have seen e-mails from, I was deepenly saddened to learn of Von's passing. She was a solid scholar and always made a substantive contribution to MAC,AEJMC, as well as to the academy.  While it is late, can't we as an organization--and I am talking about MAC--send flowers to the family?  Is that appropriate?  Is there a mechanism to do that--don't we have the money to do that?  At any rate, that is my suggestion--it may be too late.  If it is too late,can we make a donation to a foundation, scholarship (one that she would care about)in Von's name? Given the timing--if not a donation, how about a living memorial to the family, a large house plant, a tree--something?????

By the way, E.K., I really liked your suggestion and I am glad that you're doing that.

With Kindness,

 
Anita Fleming-Rife
 
BE WHO YOU ARE BECAUSE THOSE WHO MIND DON'T MATTER AND THOSE WHO MATTER DON'T MIND.



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From: Ilia M Rodriguez Nazario <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 8:55 AM
Subject: Re: Funeral service and contact info

I am sharing this information sent to COD members by Linda 
Callahan, in case it did not reach the MAC listserve.  It 
also has contact information for Von's daughter, Lauren.
Best,
Ilia

> Hello  All:
>
> The funeral for Dr. Evonne H. Whitmore will be held on Monday,
> Aug. 29 at 12 noon in Akron, OH at the Arlington Church of God.  Time has
> been set aside for visitation on Sunday afternoon (at the funeral home) and on
> Monday (at the church) prior to the service.  The address of the
> church and the name, address and phone number of the funeral home is provided below.
>
> Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011
> Calling Hours 4-6 p.m.
>
> Monday, Aug. 29, 2011
> 10:30 - 11:30 Viewing
> 11:30 - 12:00 AKA Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony
>
> 12PM Service
>
> Arlington Church of God
> 539 S. Arlington St. #1
> Akron, Oh 44306
>
>
> Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
> 529 West Thornton Street Akron, OH 44307.
> (330) 535-1543. Fax: (330) 535-3162.
>
> I called the funeral home. The person with whom I spoke said it
> would be fine to send condolences to the funeral home.  I also found
> an online site for expressions of sympathy by entering her name, funeral and Akron.
>
> Finally,
> I was also given the following message from Paula Briggs at
> Norfolk State from Von's daughter, Lauren Whitmore.
>
> Hello Linda,
>
> Von's daughter, Lauren wanted to share this message: "Let people
> know if
> they have questions they can call me directly at 404 493 0756 or
> email me at
> [log in to unmask]"
> __________________
> From: Lauren Whitmore [[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 10:58 PM
> To: Briggs, Paula C.
> Subject: Dr. Whitmore funeral services
>
>  Home Going Celebration
>
> Sincerely and Sorrowfully,
>
> Linda
>
> Linda Florence Callahan, Ph.D.
> Faculty Senate President
> Professor
> Journalism & Mass Communication
> North Carolina A&T State University
> Greensboro, NC 27411
> (336) 334-7221 x 3003
>
>