Libby Wheeler

Libby Wheeler, age 96, a longtime resident of Bartow passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Born April 30, 1922 in Monroe County, KY, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Lassie (Green) Deweese. Mrs Wheeler was a homemaker and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Bartow. She was also a former beautician as well as a past Board Member of Met-Pro Sales and Service. Libby is preceded in death by her husband, Barton Wheeler and her infant daughter Kathleen Wheeler. She is survived by her loving family that includes her two sons: Don Wheeler (Janet) of Baton Rouge, LA, B. Evan Wheeler (Ellen) of Winter Haven, her grandchildren: Anna Wheeler (John Bolton) of Washington, D.C., Andrew Wheeler also of Baton Rouge, LA and two great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 18th at 10:00am at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow.