Ada Nadean Whisnant, 93, of Morganton, NC passed away, Sunday, January 4, 2026. Born on August 5, 1932, she was the daughter of the late J.P and Lula Miller.
Ada was a member of Zion Baptist Church. She retired from Shadowline and later worked at Grace Ridge. Ada loved to plant in her garden. She cared for and sat with numerous homebound elderly.
Ada is survived by her son, Darrell Whisnant; grandsons, Chuck Whisnant (Gretchen), Brandon Whisnant (Shanda), Darrell Whisnant Jr; granddaughters, Brandy Yelton, Amber Whisnant, Ashley Whisnant; numerous great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Ada was preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Whisnant; sons, Dennis Whisnant, Charles Dean Whisnant; siblings, Dewey, Jackson, Victor, Luther, Alwan, Paul, Susie, Minnie.
The family will receive friends from noon until 1pm, Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Zion Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 1pm in the church with the Rev. Keith Rose officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Nadean was a true friend and I will always remember our time working together. She was a light in my life for 20+yrs. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
We were sorry to hear of Ms Nadean’s passing. We were privileged to get to know Nadean during our time at Zion Baptist Church. She was a wonderful Christian lady. Prayers for the family. Pastor Steve Parker and Ms Brenda.
Sorry for your loss I've heard my mother talk about Nadine who worked at Shadow line with her she was very kind and my mother thought very highly of her my thoughts and prayers go with you and your family during this time g
Keeping your family in my prayers🙏