Marion- Sara Baker Whittington, 95, widow of Edward W. Tootsie Whittington, died peacefully on Thursday, at Mullins Nursing Center. Born in Marion County to the late Alexander Taylor and Minnie Owens Baker, she graduated from Draughns Business College and was formerly employed by Marion Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Edward W. Whittington, Jr. (Donna) of Mullins, Dr. John M. Whittington (Jane) of Marion, and William A. Bill Whittington (Barbara) of Hickory, N.C.; four grandchildren, Leah W. Weston (Carter) and Lindsay W. Creech (Stephen) both of Columbia, Dr. J. Carson Whittington (Alicia) of Marion, and Alexander M. Whittington of Charleston;five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at Baker Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Marion Baptist Church, 106 South Main Street, Marion, S.C. 29571 or Paws to the Rescue, 123 Dog and Cat Ct., Mullins, S.C. 29574. A message of condolence may be left at mearesfh.com. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is assisting the family with arrangements.