Mrs. Ruby Peeler Whitehouse age 89, of West Jefferson, NC died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Whitehouse was born on November 2, 1922 in Duval County, FL to Glover and Gertrude Geiger Peeler. Mrs. Whitehouse was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Whitehouse, daughter, Sandra White and brother, Leon Peeler. Mrs. Whitehouse had a great love of nature and all creation. Memorial services will be held on Monday at 2:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Owen Peeler. The family will receive friends following the service. Mrs. Whitehouse is survived by: 2 Sons: Ray Whitehouse Jr. of Corpus Christi, TX & Jack Whitehouse of West Jefferson, NC 1 Daughter: Cynthia Prescot of El Cahoon, CA also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to: Ashe Service for Aging, 180 Chattyrob Lane, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or Bethany United Methodist Church Music Fund. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Whitehouse's arrangements.