Phyllis M. White

Ridge Farm Phyllis M. White, 93, went to be with her heavenly father on August 19, 2021.

Phyllis was born on February 17, 1928 the daughter of Cecil M. and Ercel E. (Smith) Dodson in Danville, IL. She married Melvin D. White on October 27, 1950 and he preceded her in death on July 6, 2021.

Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Karen (Michael) Turner; three grandchildren, Kimberly (Timothy) Bleigh, Michael D. Turner, and Jacob (Maysa) Turner; two great granddaughters, Abbigail and Gwendolynn; one brother, Cecil M. Dodson as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melvin, two brothers and sisters-in-laws, David and Wanda Dodson and Dale and Dell Dodson; as well as two additional sister-in-laws, Diane Dodson and Marna Swank.

Phyllis enjoyed spending her free time reading, crocheting, coloring and wordsearch books. She and her husband also enjoyed traveling, camping, and gardening together. Phyllis especially loved and enjoyed her family, she loved to cook for her family and wanted you to eat.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 23, 2021, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Officiating will be Rev. Timothy Bleigh. A private burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Danville. Visitation will be held just prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made in Phyllis name to Camp Assurance, at 8364 County Rd 2100 E, Georgetown, IL 61846.

Please join Phyllis family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.