Nola Velma White
Funeral services for Nola Velma White, 94, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 31, 2012, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. White died at 2:48 a.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at her home.
She was born March 22, 1918, at Roosevelt in Douglas County, Missouri, to John Thomas Thornton and Ada Francis Pittman Thornton. On July 5, 1935, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Harley White, who preceded her in death on November 24, 1995. Before her retirement, Mrs. White was employed with Conaway-Winter in Willow Springs, Missouri, for eighteen years. She loved spending time with her family and friends; quilting and gardening were her passion. Mrs. White was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by three children, Kenith White, wife, Irene, West Plains, Missouri, JoAnn Wiese, husband, Arnold, Willow Springs, Missouri and Dale White, wife, Vurna, West Plains, Missouri; son-in-law, Donald Sneed; fourteen grandchildren, Sheryl Ford, Merline Luton, husband, Jerry, David Wiese, wife, Krista, Branton White, Kenitha Aikman, husband, Jim, Richard White, wife, Anna, Dane Wiese, wife, Emma, Rachell Tomlinson, husband, Ronald, Jennifer Henson, husband, Mike, Heather White, Christopher Woolbright, wife, Samantha, Charles Sneed, Josh Sneed and Chris Sneed; nineteen great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Opal Clinton, Willow Springs, Missouri, Christine Altermatt, Mountain View, Missouri and Lawanda Towell, Manis, Missouri; special friends and neighbors, Linda and Martin Beljean; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, daughter, Elaine Francis White-Sneed, grandson Michael White, grandson-in-law, Robert Ford, five brothers, Loyd, Marvin, Gene, Orvil and Ray Thornton and two sisters, Orpha Clinton and Treva Thornton, precede her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 30, 2012, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornton Cemetery or College of the Ozarks, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Justin Tomlinson
August 28, 2012 @ 10:23 pm
Grandma Nola was a peaceful woman. She helped us in time of need and was a fantastic cooker. she would also do quilting for a hobby she quilted many things some for me, my mom and many others. When my mom was growing up Grandma Nola would take care of her and my Aunt Jennifer, Uncle Richard and Uncle Chris ( grandchildren ). She made the best chicken and dumplings ever if you tasted them you would fall in love with them. If you were ever hungry at Grandma Nola’s house she always had something to eat. She was a care giver and we will always miss her and have her in our hearts.
Jerry SANDEFUR
August 29, 2012 @ 10:15 am
Granny will always be in my thoughts she was a great person during the short time I knew her. She lived life on her terms and did not let much slow her down. She left her mark on this world and will be remembered by me and others.
William Kerr
August 29, 2012 @ 6:18 pm
I was privileged to meet Mrs White on each of my trips from Arizona to see my daughter Linda BelJean, her neighbor. Very seldom in life do you get to meet a person that is so loving, caring and sharing. Her life speaks for itself. She left her mark on all that she met. She certainly found a spot in the hearts of my wife and I.
Bill and Yvonne Kerr
Paul and Nina Nickerson
August 30, 2012 @ 1:22 pm
In 1981, we were privileged to meet Mrs. White, while visiting her neighbor, Linda Beljean. A highlight of each visit thereafter, was a trip across the street to catch up with Mrs. White! She adopted Linda, Jodie and Michael as her own, and was in turn, considered as a grandmother thereafter. Our heartfelt condolences to the family.
Paul and Nina Nickerson
Catherine Bell
October 11, 2012 @ 10:01 am
Mrs White was a wonderful woman we had the privledge of being a part of the Pine Street nation when it was at it’s glory… she was a great neighbor and my dad always enjoyed visiting with her out in the yard where at that point in her life she spent most of her time…
My thoughts and prayers are with you families.
Catherine Tuttle Bell and Family
Harley Wiese
August 3, 2013 @ 7:39 pm
Great Grandma Nola I miss you so much and I love you so much :'( , and I <3 you :'( .