Mamie Littlestar Whitehead

December 19, 1944 - September 4, 2020

Mamie Littlestar Whitehead, 75, of Providence Forge, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 4, 2020. She was a member of Samaria Baptist Church and The Chickahominy Indian Tribe. She was a dedicated bus driver for Charles City County Public Schools for 40 years. She was an avid Washington Redskins fan, loved playing cards, and watching NASCAR. She greatly valued her longtime friendship with her co-workers. Her smile was infectious, even in the midst of the many challenges that she endured. People of all ages were drawn to her and she was a confidant to many, often being referred to as ‘Dear Abby’. Her husband, children, and grandchildren were her heart, along with her dog, Bella. Mamie is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Leon; son, Conway (Gwen); daughter Trece Holmes (Nolan); four grandchildren, Cole Whitehead (Ashley), Paige Hall (Richard Lee) Austin and Amanda Holmes; four great grandchildren, Leland and Zoey Hall, Layla and Lexi Bond; and her lovable pet “Bella”. She is also survived by her sisters, Dolly Adkins, Eliouse Jones and Zelma Wynn; brothers, Alton Cannada, Darrell Cannada and Calvin Adkins, along with numerous brothers-in law, sisters-in law, nieces, nephews and friends. A walk-through viewing will be held 3pm-7pm Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home, Providence Forge, VA. A graveside service will be held at 11AM Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Samaria Baptist Church, Chickahominy Tribal Center Cemetery, everyone attending is encouraged to bring a lawn chair. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe or the American Cancer Society. **Due to the pandemic outbreak of Covid-19, please follow the CDC guidelines of facial coverings and social distance measures when attending services**