Bessie Jane White

Bessie Jane White, 83, of Georgetown, passed away at 9:10am, Thursday, November 8, 2012, at Presence USMC, Danville. She was born on July 24, 1929, in Humrick, IL, Roy Bub' and Almira Abigail {Ray} Ross. She was wed to Glen White on January 31, 1947, in Newport, IN. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1999. She will be dearly missed by: her sons, Charles (Erna Gene) White of Marshall, Norlyn R. (Linda) White of Terre Haute, IN, Anthony Wayne (Theresa) White of Covington, IN, Gary Joe (Artie) White of Jasonville, IN, Jimmie R. (Renee) White of Perrysville, IN, & Glen Andrew (Rosemary) White of Catlin; her daughters, Glenda (Lester) Lohman of South Carolina, Lana Sue (Roger Holcomb) Taylor of Robinson, IL, & Teara Dawn (Richard) Kincade of Georgetown; her 36 grandchildren; her many great grandchildren; her several great-great grandchildren; her brothers, James Norman (Phyllis) Ross of Georgetown & Omer (Esther) Ross of Tilton, IL; her sister, Clara Pitts of Paris, IL; her special friend, Steve Allen Miller; and her many nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by: her parents; her daughters, Lois Marie Ross & Leona White; and her brother, Sam Ross. Bessie Jane was known as the first Homecoming Queen at Ridge Farm High School. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, and singing. She enjoyed Westerns, Betty Boop, & was a good cook, as well as, watching wrestling. Most of all, Bessie Jane cherished her family and loved being with them. A celebration of Bessie Jane's life will be held at 10:00am, Monday, November 12, 2012, at Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Funeral Chapel, 200 E West St, Georgetown, with Pastor James Blue officiating. Visitation will be 2pm-6pm, Sunday, November 11, 2012, at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Georgetown Cemetery.