Marie Hammock Whitaker, 72 of Gainesville passed away on April 3,2017 after a brief illness. Mrs. Whitaker was born in Florida to Felton and Elizabeth Hammock on April 29, 2944. She graduated from Rivera Beach High School and after several moves located to Gainesville. She and her late husband Gerald Whitaker owned and operated an Excavating Company. Marie enjoyed family, friends and traveling to new places.
Survivors include her brothers Mack V. Hammock and John T. Hammock; nephews Eric V. Hammock, Ryan Hammock, and Michael Hammock; and cousins Winnie Neal and Tammy Neal.
A private service will be held at a later date.
