Mrs. Addie C. Whitted

July 4, 1922 - October 28, 2018

The family of Mrs. Addie C. Whitted, age 96, announces sorrowfully her passing on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Addie Bell Whitted was born to the parents of Horace Cameron and Pattie Holeman Cameron July 4, 1922. She departed this earthly life on October 28, 2018, in the home of her daughter, Edith, surrounded by her family. Addie was educated in the Durham Public Schools, graduating from Hillside High School in 1939. She received a license in cosmetology from DeShazors Beauty College. In addition to being a cosmetologist part time, Addie worked at the American Tobacco Factory and later at Duke University in the Law School library in environmental services. Addie’s main hobby was pottery. She enjoyed making things out of clay and she also enjoyed sewing. Addie was a faithful member of the Cameron Grove Missionary Baptist Church for more than half a century. She served as secretary, member of the senior choir, usher board, Sunday School Teacher, and she was also a member of the Senior Missionary Circle. Addie was united in Holy Matrimony to John Lois Whitted, who predeceased her. Addie leaves a loving family who will treasure the kindness and love they shared in many family gatherings. They especially enjoyed her homemade corn bread and turnip greens. Addie was predeceased in death by her daughter, Audrey. Her surviving relatives include her daughter Edith, her sons, Horace R. Cameron, Sr. (Betty), and Johnny L. Whitted, Sr. (Miranda), grandchildren, Horace R. Cameron, Jr. (Toni), Robert Howard (Mary), Richard Whitted, Darita Wimbush (Larry), Tara Whitted, Johnny Whitted, Jr. (DeAundrea), and Benjamin Whitted, nieces and nephews, Annie Laura Whitted, Theresa Lyons and Elnora Atkins, great nieces and nephews, Annie E. Whitted, Kisha Johnson, Kia McCauley, Tasha Brasewell (John), and Ricardo Cameron, ten great grandchildren and two sisters-in-law, Sally Bell and Charlotte Whitted. Mrs. Whitted is also survived by a special care giver, who treated her with the most love and compassion, Lakita Hester. Addie will be remembered by her many family members and friends as a woman of great faith and humility.