Life and Death are One 
Ifyou would indeed behold the spirit ofdeath, open your 
heart wide into the body oflife. For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one .. . 
... For what is it to cease breathing, but to free the body from restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered? And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance. 
"The Prophet " Kahlil Gibran 
 
The family extends sincere thanks and appreciation f~r the many expressions of concern, support and compassion. 
May God, the Almighty, reward and bless each of you, and may we all find his Peace here and hereafter. 
 
Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors, Inc. 
((The Tradition Continues " 
Carl M. Williams 
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer 
492 Larkin Street, S.W. Atlanta, GA. 30313 
(404) 522-8454 ~ Fax (404) 522-5751 
 
November 17, 1918 ~ September 26, 2004 
Thursday, September 30, 2004 11:00 AM 
Providence Missionary Baptist Church 
2295 Benjamin E. Mays Dr., S.W. Atlanta, GA. 30311 
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 Jeanette Hubert Whatley, exceptional wife, mother, educator and friend passed on September 26, 2004. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 17, 1918 to Reverend Gaddus Johnson Hubert, Sr. and Pearl Parks Hubert, an Atlanta Public School principal. Jeanette was one offour children and the only daughter. She was preceded in death by brothers Dennis and Leon. 
Jeanette received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Spelman College in 1937 and her Master ofArts degree from Atlanta University as a Ford Scholar in English and American Literature. She continued her studies at Columbia University (NY), the University of San Francisco and Georgia State University, and earned additional certifications and honors. 
Jeanette was a talented and dedicated educator who taught at Fort Valley State College, but found her niche at Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta. For over 20 years, she taught French, English and Literature. She later designed, implemented and coordinated the first public high school Humanities Magnet Program in the southern United States. Washington High School students, faculty and staff loved and respected her. 
Jeanette was tireless in her efforts to expose students to literature, humanities, arts and language. She was a perfectionist and constantly challenged the intellects of her students. She inspired thousands to discover their God-given potential to learn, to understand and to con1municate. For nearly 20 years, she orchestrated every Washington High School graduation and required each graduating class to develop a thought-provoking theme and to present it with compassion and persuasion. After teaching for 27 years and serving as Humanities Department Chairperson for 15 of those years, Jeanette retired in 1985. 
 
Jeanette possessed a rare combination of keen intellect, common sense and humility. She always put everyone else 's needs before her own, insisted on working behind the scenes and never sought recognition. Her wonderful disposition and love of people made her a valuable asset to many professional, civic and social organizations including the Twelve and One Club and Spelman Alumnae Association. She was a longtime member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church. 
Jeanette was above all a loving, devoted wife and mother who cherished-the time she spent with her family. She married Plemon Leon Whatley, Jr., an Atlanta contractor, on July 3, 1939 and they enjoyed and celebrated 56 wonderful years of married life together. She was preceded in death by her husband and their oldest daughter, Camille. She is survived by daughters Beverly Whatley McDonald and Jo Ann Whatley, son Imam Plemon El-Amin (Sandra); grandchildren, Fatima El-Amin Ziyad (Karim), Kevin McDonald (Carmen), Fareed El-Amin (Nia) and Keisha McDonald; great grandsons Hanif Abdullah and Sultan Ziyad; brother Dr. G. Johnson Hubert; the Whatley family and many other loving relatives and dear friends. 
Every blade in the field, 
Every leaf in the forest, 
Lays down its life in its season 
As beautifully as it was taken up. 
-Thoreau 
 
Ms. Robin Brown, Organist 
The Prelude The Processional Evocation. .......The Rev. Dr. Paula Whatley Matabane Hymn....... . ."Hold to God's Unchanging Hand"#248 The Scripture 
The Old Testament, Psalm 23 -Patricia Whatley Showell 
The New Testament, John 14:13 -Lynn H. Whatley, Sr. 
Qur'an, Bakarah 153-157 -Fareed A. El-Amin 
Prayer of Comfort. ................ Rev. ]annie Redmon Remarks 
WarrenS. Whatley, Sr. (Family) Ella D. Stanley (Friend) Rita Dawson Morgan (Student) Imam Plemon T. El-Amin (Son) Solo. .... "Precious Lord" . . .Roslyn D. Whatley-Lumpkin The Eulogy. ............. Rev. Paula Whatley Matabane The Recessional. ... .l/In That Great Getting Up Morning" 
Westview Cemetery 1680 West View Drive S. W. 
Atlanta, Georgia