Heidi Whitaker , 76, of Knoxville, TN passed into the presence of her loving Savior on January 23, 2022 after a brief illness.  Heidi was born on August 28, 1945 in Vechta, Germany.   After growing up in Frankfurt, Germany she came to the United States in 1974.   Heidi was a light to all who knew her, and she lived her life in service to the Lord, her family, and her church.  As a long-time member of Temple Baptist Church in Powell, see sang in the choir, served in various ministries, and completed a number of translation projects that are used by missionaries in Germany.

Heidi is preceded in death by her parents, Wilhelm & Hildegard Bingemer; and her brother, Dagbert Bingemer.  She is survived by her loving husband, Hollis Whitaker; daughter Conny (Dan) Hutchinson; son David (Amy) Whitaker; stepchildren Dennis, Charlie (Marlene), Karen, Jeffery, and Mike (Sandy); grandchildren, Andrew, Anna, Ethan, Addie, Mae, and Miriam; step-grandchildren, Sheelia, Tiffany, Erin (Greg), Ariel (Michael), Mackenzie, and Miley Jo; and step-greatgrandchildren, Emery & Oliver.

Visitation and Funeral Services will be held at Temple Baptist Church in Powell, TN in the Curtis Hutson Center Chapel (located behind the church's main auditorium) on Thursday, January 27, 2022 with the Receiving of Friends from 5-7pm and the service at 7pm, officiated by Dr. Clarence Sexton.

Woodhaven Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens are honored to serve the Heidi Whitaker Family.