June 10, 1941 ~ June 13, 2026 (age 85)
Faye McLendon Whidbee, 85, of Auburn, Alabama, passed away on June 13, 2026, just three days after celebrating her 85th birthday. Born June 10, 1941, in Pike County, Alabama, Faye lived a life defined by warmth, loyalty, energy, and an unshakeable love for the people around her.
Faye built a successful career in banking, ultimately rising to Vice President at Bank of America. But it was everything outside of work that truly defined her — the friendships, the games, the gatherings, and the family she adored.
She was a serious and accomplished bridge player, earning the prestigious distinction of Bronze Life Master — a testament to her sharp mind and competitive spirit. But perhaps her greatest passion was Auburn University athletics. Whether it was football, basketball, softball, or gymnastics, Faye was there — cheering loudly, tailgating joyfully, and soaking in every moment with friends and family. In recent years, health challenges slowed her body but never her spirit. She showed up anyway, because for Faye, the games were never just about sports — they were about the people.
And people were everything to her. Faye had a rare gift: she made friends effortlessly and kept them for life. She was outgoing, passionate, and full of life in every room she entered. Those who knew her knew they were seen, welcomed, and appreciated.
Faye was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clifton (“Pete”) L. Whidbee, who passed away in 1989 at the age of 49. Even decades after his death, her devotion to Pete never wavered. She is survived by her brother, Wayne McLendon; her son, David Whidbee and his wife Shelley Weldon Whidbee; her daughter, Beth Parola and her husband David Parola; her grandchildren, Paige Whidbee and her husband Josh Geller, Kelsey Parola-Gibson and her husband Stu Gibson, and Jake Parola and his wife Grace Parola; and her great-grandchildren, Chava Geller, Pete Geller, and Joseph Parola.
Faye Whidbee lived 85 full, beautiful, spirited years — and she loved every Auburn minute of it.
A celebration of Faye’s life will be planned in the future.
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