Elvadean

White

Gweneth Elvadean White daughter of the late Bessie Barton Johnson and Oscar Johnson was born in Oates, Missouri, on July 25, 1927. She departed this life at Southbrook Nursing Home in Farmington, Missouri, on June 15, 2019, at the age of 91.

On April 14, 1940 in Oates, Missouri, Elvadean was united in marriage to Aaron White and to this loving union seven children were born. He preceded her in death on February 10, 1985. She was a long time member of the Locust Grove United Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. Elvadean owned and operated White's boarding home for over 15 years. Her hobbies included sewing, reading, and taking care of people. Elvadean loved the time she was able to spend with her family especially her children and grandchildren.

Elvadean was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, two great-granddaughters, Christina White and Georgia White, two grandsons, Tony Jordan and Derrick May, one sister, Betty Looney, one brother, Eugene Johnson, four sister's-in-law and six brother's-in-law.

Elvadean is survived by two sons, Ricky White and wife Judy of Booneville, Missouri, Eddie White and wife Debbie of Oates, Missouri, five daughters, Gertrude Asher and husband Clint, Janet Ratliff and husband Lyndle, Karen Mathes and husband Denny, Susan Myers and husband Randell, Mary Helms and husband Kevin all of Oates, Missouri, 19 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren, for a total of 86. Elvadean is also survived by one brother, Hobert Johnson and wife Gayla of Arnold, Missouri, and one sister, Lavera Gallaher and Roy of Black, Missouri, four sisters-in-law, Sandy Johnson of Branson, Missouri, Shirley Dunn and Rosemary Barton both of Viburnum, Missouri, and Phoebe White of Farmington, Missouri, and two brothers-in-law, Jerry Looney of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Oren LaRue of East End, Missouri. She will be deeply missed by her loving family and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Monday, June 17 ^th 5 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Funeral Services: Tuesday, June 18 ^th 11 AM at Locust Grove United Baptist Church

Minister: Elder Bill Mathes

Burial: Myers Cemetery

Pallbearers: Derek Asher, Lyn Ratliff, Rick White, Hank Mathes, Jeremy Myers, Aaron White and Tiffany Barton

Honorary Pallbearer: Levi Jordan

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Locust Grove United Baptist Church