Linda M. Whitton's Obituary
Linda Miller Whitton, 81, of Rehoboth Beach Delaware, formerly of Alexandria, VA, passed away on September 12, 2024. Known to most as Aunt Linda, she was predeceased by her husband Monroe “Chip” Whitton, her father Frank Miller Jr, her stepfather Dr. Marshall J. Waple Jr, her mother Nancy Waple, her sister Anne Waple DeNitto, and her brother Braxton Waple. She is survived by her brothers Marshal J. Waple III of Estes Park, Colorado, Joseph V. Waple of Richmond, Virginia, James R. Waple of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, her nephews Peter A. DeNitto of Falls Church, Virginia, Stephen Whitton of New York, Sam Munson of New York, Christopher DeNitto of Sarasota, Florida, Oliver Waple and Nathaniel Waple of Richmond, Virginia, Charlie and Joshua Fingerman of Burke, Virginia, and her nieces Sarah Muson of New York, Julia Munson of New York, Carolyn Fingerman, and Kelly Whitton. Cecilia Waple, Caroline Waple, and Rosemary Waple of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Charlie DeNitto of Falls Church, Virginia.
Linda was born in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, where she graduated from Hammond High School. After spending time at the University of South Florida, she worked as a secretary in Alexandria, where she met her husband, Chip.
She eventually became the executive secretary for the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority for 22 years. During that time, she also served as the recording secretary for the Alexandria City Council.
In addition to her professional work, she served for 20 years as the Chairwoman of the Alexandria Sister Cities committee, helping to foster great ties with Dundee, Scotland. She was on the Honorary Board Alumni for Sister Cities International. She volunteered with the Alexandria City Y and the Campagna Center, acting as the treasurer for the Alexandria Scottish Walk. During two separate visits to Dundee, in her official capacities she was presented to and dined with Queen Elizabeth II, as well as being presented to the Queen Mother. She retained close ties to her counterparts from Dundee well after her retirement, including hosting almost two dozen guided tours of Scotland during her lifetime.
With her family, she volunteered with the Little Theatre of Alexandria, as stage manager as well as costume sewing and design. Gadsby's Tavern also saw her work behind the scenes for their Christmas Carol shows.
She loved daffodils and gardening – she served on the board of directors for the Washington Daffodil Society, as well as handling the services for the Ways and Means committee.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will take place on Friday September 20th, 2024, at 2 pm at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 16961 Kings Hwy, Lewes DE. where visitation will begin at 1 PM. Interment will occur at a later date at the Presbyterian Cemetery and Columbarium in Alexandria.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Monroe “Chip” Whitton Scholarship program at the Global Education Office at George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030.
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