Alean Whitfield Program

T HE L IFE AND L EGACY OF Alean Whitfield

Alean Johnson graced us with her presence on April 14, 1927 in Dallas, Texas. Alean was number four of eighteen children born to William and Johnnie Johnson. Known as “Sister” to her siblings, Alean was the oldest of ten girls whom she loved dearly along with her eight brothers.

Alean received her formal education from Stanton High School in East, Texas. At a very young age, she accepted Christ and lived her life of faith until she was called home . She was a faithful member of New El Bethel Baptist Church for 49 years under the leadership of the late Rev. V.L Warren and currently under the leadership of Dr. Timothy J. Brown. She loved singing in the choir, teaching youth Sunday school and being a part of the women's mission board. On December 8, 1948 Alean married the late Robert L. Whitfield Sr. To this union four children were born. After marrying was an educator where she began teaching at Mayo Kindergarten under the direction of S.L. Crump where she was a leader, mentor and guide for many years. She was responsible for teaching hundreds of children including her own children and grandchildren. After her tenure as a teacher, Alean retired and focus on her family. She was a housewife where her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her life! Alean enjoyed life as a homeowner of Kellogg Ave in Oak Cliff, Texas for over 50 years. She was also a “second mother” (babysitter/caregiver) for not only family members but also many of her sisters, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Alean’s unconditional love for her family, friends and neighbors left each person truly feeling special. Everyone feels they are “Granny’s, Mothers” Auntie’s, Mrs. Whitfield’s favorite. She lived a full and fruitful life where she taught us all what is really important in life - to love, support and care for one another. We all are better off for having her in our lives. It was written in Alean’s destiny that on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 4:03PM in the presence of all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren that her name would be written in the Lambs Book of Life. Alean was preceded in death by her husband: Robert L. Whitfield Sr., her parents; eight brothers; and three sisters. Alean leaves to cherish her legacy four children: Robert Jr. (Carol), Donald Sr. (Brenda), Deborah Ray, and Karen Darby O’Quinn; twelve grandchildren: Robert Gipson (Hang Lee), Tito, Gerod, LaKiesha Hughey (Claude), Shanel Smith (Kenneth), Rodrick, Elton Ray (Barnestine), Natoya Coleman, Donald Whitfield Jr (Jessica), China Whitfield, Passion Neal and Jedon Whitfield; twenty-three great grandchildren: Robert II, Christopher, Onthany, Elijah, Spe’Shall, Taylor, Jordynn, Cianna, Carina, Carisa, Donald III, London, Tylen, Cidney Kyri, Rasul, Curtis, Kennedy, Jayla, Cody, SaDarius, A’Layah and Hannah; five sisters: Ethel Doris, Betty (Mitchell), Esterlene, Deloris, Nawana and Julia; two honorary sons: Jimmy (Ella) and Edward (Dianne); a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.