MARTHA L. WHITNEY, 80 FREEPORT - Martha L. Whitney, 80, of Freeport passed away on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. She was born on June 28, 1933, in Yazoo City, Mississippi; the daughter of Roosevelt and Charlotte (Walker) Stiff. Martha graduated from Wendell Phillips High School and Chicago State University. She was employed by GTE, Ryan Steel, and was a care giver. She was a member of St. Kilian Parish, Queen of the Chicago Hawaiian Social Club for Men, also a Cub Scout leader, and a Girl Scout leader. Martha is survived by her children, Trina L. Whitney (Dedrick) Simpson, Charlie (Linda Gail) Whitney Jr., and Michael V. Whitney; grandchildren, Markesha Whitney (Kendrick) Baker , Charlie (Danielle) Whitney III, Raqual Dixon, Audra Whitney, Issy Whitney, Michael J. Whitney, Aaliyah Whitney, Trina Pashawn Whitney, Micaela M. Whitney, Eneka Hennings; great-grandchildren, Kendrick M. Baker, Kendriona M. Baker, Aniya Stovall; nephew, Page Bouldin Jr.; and niece, Robin P. Delaney. She is preceded by her mother and father; sister, Albertine Bouldin; and niece, Carlotta Bouldin. Memorial Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at the Schwarz Park Blvd. Chapel, 608 S. Park Blvd., with Father Robert Camacho officiating. The visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Private condolences and online guestbook may be signed at schwarzfh.com.