Teresa Elaine Whitman

Teresa Elaine Richey Whitman, 81, wife of the late Donnie Whitman, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Born in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late James and Loise Sanders Richey.

In her younger years Teresa enjoyed painting, spending her time at her church, as well as spending time with her beloved family.

Teresa is survived by her children Johnny Whitman (Leigh), Melissa Swaney (Leon) and Crystal Carson (Orin), all of Pendleton; her grandchildren Tasha Cleaves (Chris), Brandon Olson, Dewayne Brooks, Jaclyn Mixon (Tim), Jessica Johnson (Brian), Dale Whitman (Stacie), Heather Whitfield (Mario), Brandi Whitfield, Gary Whitfield Jr., Tyasia Carson (Mello), Davoria Carson (Destiny), Kwanayya Carson (Henry), and Angela Dutton (Chris); her numerous great-grandchildren and great - great grandchildren; and her sister Patsy Brewer.

In addition to her beloved husband of 53 years, and her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Linda Whitfield, her grandchildren Casey Whitman and Stacey Whitfield, and her six brothers.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home.

A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Memory Gardens Cemetery.