Whittaker Evelyn May (née Sims) 97, formerly of Harrogate (Rayleigh Road and Wood Park Close) died after a determined , 9 year struggle with Alzheimer's, at Nazareth House, Lancaster on January 31st . Widow of Thomas William Whittaker, loving mother to Mary, the late William and Helen. Mother-in-law to Roger. Devoted Grandma to 6 grandchildren and proud Great Grandma to 4 great granddaughters . A gifted Artist and latterly Art Teacher at Harlow Carr Gardens, Spofforth, Follifoot and Rossett High. Former member of the Leeds Fine Arts Club , Nidderdale Arts Club and NADFAS. A former member of the Wives Fellowship and parishioner of Christ Church. Evelyn exhibited at The Royal Academy, the Mall Gallery, London, the Leeds City Art Gallery, the Mercer Gallery, Harlow Carr and the Valley Gardens . Family flowers only. Donations in Evelyn's memory to the Alzheimer's Society would be welcomed. For any further information , contact J Mason & Son, Lancaster. 01524 65304.
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Published in Harrogate Advertiser on Feb. 8, 2019
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