Katherine Baker Whitchurch

Katherine Baker Whitchurch, 94, of Petersburg, was received in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, December 30, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred “Buddy” Whitchurch; and two daughters, Jean Marie Whitchurch and Carol Whitchurch Hogwood and her husband, Ronnie.
Katherine was employed with Titmus Optical, retiring after 48 years. She was a longtime member of First Christian Church in Petersburg. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafting and tending to her flowers. She will be forever remembered as a godly Christian woman who always put others first. She is loved and will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her brother, Garland M. Blick of Smithfield, VA; niece, Sherron Lynn Overby of Leitchfield, KY; her feline companion, Peaches; and a few distant relatives.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Blandford Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Petersburg at 12:45 p.m. for a formal procession to the cemetery. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .