Wimmer, Anita Whitlock

Anita Whitlock Wimmer, 59 of Floyd, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday November 4, 2022, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ashley Brent Wimmer; niece Megan Radford; brother-in-law, Freeman “FM” Slusher.

She is survived by her parents, D. McLane “Mac” and Priscilla Whitlock; stepdaughter, Elisa (David) Donahue; grandchildren Aysha and Amaya Alton, Lillian “Lilli” and David “Brent” Donahue; sisters, Donna Slusher and Shari Whitlock; nephews, Joseph “Joey” Slusher, Logan (Chelsea) Slusher, and Derek Radford; great nephews and niece, Austin, Caleb and Kinley Slusher, special friend Deanna (Steve) Wentz.

After graduating from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Anita began her career as a Certified Public Accountant at Deloitte and Touche in Roanoke, VA. In 1993, she began working at Stanley Furniture in Martinsville, VA, progressing in various roles until her retirement, as Vice President of Finance after 25 years of service. After her retirement until she passed, she maintained a position of Controller at Rockwood Specialties, LLC.

Anita enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and going to her husband’s band performances. Family and friends remember her as being loving, caring, free-minded, and educated person to be around. She could light up any room with her laughter and enjoyment. She spent her retirement years with Ashley building their forever home in Floyd, VA, to be closer to family and friends.

Family will receive friends on Friday Nov. 11, 2022, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, VA. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Saturday Nov. 12, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Floyd Presbyterian Church with Rev. Robert McLavey officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.