Mona Whitt, of Haleyville, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Mona was born in Haleyville on July 17, 1928 to W. C. and Maggie Dillard Evans. A 1945 graduate of Haleyville High School, she attended Auburn University, where she met her lifelong partner, James Whitt. They were married in June of 1947 and enjoyed 69 years of marriage before his death in 2016.
For over 50 years, they worked side-by-side as owners of Whitt Jewelry Company, where Mona assisted many in our community in selecting gifts and wedding rings. Many young girls went to Mrs. Whitt to have their ears pierced and selected their first earrings. Mona was a faithful member of Ninth Avenue Church of Christ. She cherished her church family and lived out her faith each day by sharing her love and kindness with everyone she met.
An avid sports fan, she traveled frequently to support her Haleyville Lions and Auburn Tigers. In her later years, she was always aware of what sports programming was available on television or radio and spent many hours watching whatever sport event that was available – football, baseball, basketball, golf or the Olympics. She was especially interested in following the athletic pursuits of her great-grandchildren, but always reminded them that academics should be their first priority.
Her visitation will be Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 2:30 - 4 p.m. at Pinkard Funeral Home in Haleyville. Her graveside service will be at 4:30 p.m. in Winston Memorial Cemetery. Dr. Nathan Carroll will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Casey Whitt, Dylan Kutis, Hudson Whitt, Jackson Kutis, Whitt Sutherland, Will Sutherland, Luke Moore and Dalton Hanback.
Mrs.Whitt is survived by her daughter, Kay (Ken) Sunseri; her son, Steve (Carol) Whitt and
grandchildren, Murry (CeCe) Whitt, Beth Sunseri (Keith) Moore, Holly Whitt (Heath) Sutherland and David Sunseri. She was “Mom” or “Mama Jim” to ten great-grandchildren, Casey Whitt, Reagan Kutis, Hudson Whitt, Dylan Kutis, Whitt Sutherland, Ryleigh Kutis, Jackson Kutis, Maggie Whitt, Will Sutherland and Luke Moore.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W.C. and Maggie Evans; her husband, James Whitt; sister, Ernestine Green Halbert and granddaughter, Jennifer Sunseri.
In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to your church or favorite charity.
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