Mrs. Anita B. White, Abingdon Chapel
age 82 of Abingdon died at 5:25 pm Monday, August 20, 2012 at the Rosewood Care Center in Galesburg.
She was born on August 14, 1930 in Hermon, the daughter of Seaton and M. Blanche (Stegall) Moon. She married John F. White on June 19, 1954 at Corpus Christi Church in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on March 21, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter, Jillian Lumberry, an infant brother, and one adult brother, Martin Moon.
Anita is survived by two daughters, Mary (Scott) Brownfield and Gerry (Kelvin) Lumberry; one son, Robert P. White and six grandchildren, Tara White, Brenton Brownfield, Tristan Lumberry, Hayley Brownfield, Alicia Lumberry and Chandler Lumberry; two brothers, Seaton (Betty) Moon and Louis Moon; one sister, Alice (Paul) Sharp; and nieces and nephews.
She attended local schools and graduated from Illinois State Normal University. She was a school teacher and librarian for almost 60 years. Her passions were her family, children and grandchildren. She loved teaching, working her garden and books. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Abingdon. Father William Miller I.C. will officiate. Burial will be in the Abingdon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel followed by the praying of the Rosary.
Memorials may be made to Costa Catholic School or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
She was a great person and very loving…she will be missed terribly …R.I.P. Miss White
Mary, Gerry and Robbie,
I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to your mother. She was one of of a kind who would chew you out when you needed it, but would also lend you an ear when you needed to talk. She will be missed by many.
Mike Lucas
Mary, Gerry & Robert,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. You and your families are in our prayers. I am sorry we won’t be able to make the services. Melisa and Caleb are coming home this weekend because her husband is out of town.
Larry & Susie (White) Lovekamp
Mary, Gerry & Robbie – I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a good person and a great librarian.
You have my deepest sympathies. I will be thinking of you in the days and weeks to come.
To the family:
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. She was a very nice lady and teacher who I had the pleasure of knowing for many years. She will be missed but not forgotten. God bless you!
Mrs. White was a wonderful and caring person! I enjoyed working with her. She will be greatly missed! I am very sorry for your loss.
Mary, Gerry and Robbie:
Our condolences on your Mom. We worked together for
30 years. She was a loving, kind and generous person.
We had numerous talks over the years. She was a loyal
colleague and would bend over backwards to help our
studends and others. I am sure she is praying for you and your families now. Eternal rest grant to her O Lord and
may perpetual light shine her and may her soul rest in
peace. Amen Joe&Pat Mills