Longtime Sharon Grove Resident Mary Wilhite Dies at 79

Wilhite was a longtime nurse and active member of her local church community.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:35pm

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Mary Elizabeth Wilhite, a 79-year-old resident of Sharon Grove, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at her home. Wilhite was a licensed registered nurse who retired from Western State Hospital and was an active member of her local Carter Creek Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and served on the Kitchen Committee. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Tommy Wilhite, her two daughters, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Why it matters

Wilhite's passing marks the loss of a longtime community member and caregiver in the small town of Sharon Grove. Her involvement in her local church and history as a nurse highlight the important role she played in supporting her neighbors and the broader community.

The details

Wilhite was born in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky in 1946. She worked as a licensed registered nurse and retired from Western State Hospital. Wilhite was an active member of the Carter Creek Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and served on the Kitchen Committee.

  • Wilhite passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:33 p.m.
  • Visitation and funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Mary Elizabeth Wilhite

A 79-year-old resident of Sharon Grove, Kentucky who was a licensed registered nurse and active member of her local church community.

Tommy Wilhite

Wilhite's husband of 62 years.

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The takeaway

Wilhite's life and service to her community in Sharon Grove, Kentucky is a testament to the important role that longtime residents can play in supporting and uplifting their neighbors, especially in small towns.