Imo Fern Whitlock, 80, of Aubrey, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in Denton, Texas. She was born October 16, 1935 to Haskell and Jimmie Brooks Foutch where at an early age they moved to Pilot Point, Texas where Fern and her siblings were raised. Fern married James Whitlock on September 17, 1955.

She had a wonderful career and loving friends for 35 years at Moore Business Forms and 9 years at Safety Kleen.  Her passions were many but primary among them were assisting starting the Denton Girls Softball League, coaching for many years and watching her grandsons playing baseball and football.

Fern is survived by her husband James Whitlock of Aubrey, son Paul Whitlock and wife Karen, daughter D.J. Whitlock and wife Rebecca, brother James Ray Foutch and wife Diane, sister Brenda Eldridge and husband Ed, brother John Foutch and wife Natalie, brother Jimmy Foutch and brother-in-law Benny Whitlock and Gwen Whitlock who was also like a sister.  Fern is also survived by her beloved grandsons Justin Whitlock and wife Melissa and their children Estelle and Westin, Tyler Whitlock and wife Kathryn and their son Nolan, Peyton Whitlock and fiancé Kirsten, Tanner Whitlock, and Hunter Whitlock. Fern was beloved by many other cousins, nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jesse Foutch.

A visitation will be held at DeBerry Funeral Directors Saturday Oct 15, 2016 starting at 9:30.  Funeral services are scheduled for immediately following at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow the service at Green Valley Cemetery.