Whitley Wade Schanbacher, beloved daughter of Tyler and Tosha, was born sleeping in the arms of the Lord on May 22, 2024.

She was the most beautiful little girl and we want her to always know how much we all loved her. We will carry her with us until we can be with her again.

She is survived by her parents; maternal grandparents, Larry and Beckie Taylor, paternal grandparents, Mike and Rhonda Wicker/Greg Schanbacher; uncle, Blake Schanbacher; aunt, Jessica and Alyssa Wicker; uncle, Austin Hammond; great grandparents (maternal) Joan Taylor and Michael and Linda Hammond; great grandparents (paternal) Eugene and Priscilla Schanbacher, Wanda Cooke, Jimmy and Betty Haley, Rachel Wicker.  In addition she is survived by two pups, Benny and Lily.

A private, family graveside will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Murray City Cemetery.  Jim Stahler will officiate.

A memorial fund has been set up to plant a tree at the Murray State University Arboretum in Whitley's honor.  Checks may be mailed to the Office of Development, 200 Heritage Hall, Murray, KY 42071.  Please make check payable to MSU Foundation with Whitley Schanbacher in the memo line.

Please join family and friends in offering your condolences at imesfh.com.

Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is entrusted with caring for her family.