Roanoke mourns loss of school resource officer with over 20 years of service

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Lebreska Vest Whitaker, 54, passed away on March 8, 2026 in her battle with breast cancer.

Whitaker was a former deputy with the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office where she devoted over 20 years to serving as a school resource officer.

Those who remember her describe her as a caring and supportive presence in local schools like Cave Springs Elementary School, where she most recently served…

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