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- Mother & Son: Marjorie J. Whatley & Stephen photographed by James W. Whatley. 1965
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- Marjorie J. Whatley on her birthday 1977 – photographed by Stephen B Whatley
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- Marjorie J Whatley in January 1981 – photographed by James W Whatley
A TRIBUTE TO MY MOTHER
My wonderful radiant mother Marjorie Joyce Whatley (18 November 1943 – 5 August 1981) was lovingly devoted to my father James W. Whatley (1940-2024) , my sister Ruth (1967-) and I.
Always encouraging and nurturing our gifts, she accompanied me to my first art school interview in April 1981; but a car accident tragically took her from us in August the same year.
My faith and art have helped me survive this tragedy, with a pledge to share with the world, through my tributes painted on her anniversaries, the memory of the loving mother for whom I am so grateful.
Presented here, in memoriam, are a selection of some of the paintings and drawings through which I feel her spirit shines. In deepest gratitude for my mother ~ Stephen B. Whatley, London, UK, August 2017 / Updated December 2024; the year of the sad passing of my father, June 2, 2024. Reunited with my mother.
“…You were kind enough to point me toward your tribute to your mother on your website…Stephen, I must tell you how fortunate you are to have had such a lovely, caring, and nurturing mother. She was a great beauty. You have paid homage to her beauty and loving soul in your marvelous and deeply sensitive paintings. Painting her lightens the burden of your grief, and, for the time it takes to complete her portrait, you can hold her in your arms once again. It is a gallery of love in oils. And I love you for it.” – Mamie Van Doren (USA 1931-) , Hollywood movie star of the 1950s and 1960s, singer and author, in an email to the artist; October 11, 2023.
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- Mother & Child 1966. 1996
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- My Mother, Marjorie J. Whatley (18 November 1943 – 5 August 1981) – 20th Anniversary Series:
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- My Parents’ Marriage- March 1963 2001
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- My Mother, Marjorie J. Whatley (18 November 1943- 5 August 1981) – 20th Anniversary Series:
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- My Mother, Marjorie J. Whatley (18 November 1943- 5 August 1981) – 20th Anniversary Series:
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- My Mother, Marjorie J. Whatley (18 November 1943- 5 August 1981)
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- My Beautiful Mother, Marjorie J. Whatley
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- My Mother, Marjorie J. Whatley (18 November 1943- 5 August 1981)
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- The Vivacity of My Mother. 2007
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- My Mother – Smiles For Eternity. 2008
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- The Joy of My Mother. 2009 by Stephen B. Whatley
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- My Mother’s Smile of Love. 5 August 2010
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- My Mother Marjorie J Whatley – 30th Anniversary Tribute 5 August 2011
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- My Mother Marjorie J Whatley (1943-1981) – 80th Birthday Tribute. 2023.