Phyllis P. White, 83 of Waco, passed away Tuesday, February 5th at a local nursing center. Funeral services will be 10AM Friday, February 8th at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Price officiating. Burial will follow at Wortham Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM Thursday at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend, Waco. Online Family Guest Book at www.lakeshorefuneralhome.com.
Phyllis was born June 1, 1924 in Texarkana, TX to Judson and Minerva Pryor, early first settlers of Texarkana. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Baylor University. She married John W. White on July 24, 1948. They moved to Waco in 1962. Phyllis was one of the first recipients of the Women of Distinction Award and also received the Mayor’s Proclamation of "Phyllis White Day". She was a teacher for 5 years, and for 18 years served on Girl Scout Executive Staff. She retired as Executive Director of the Latin American Daycare Center. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John W. White; and brother, Judson Pryor.
Survivors include daughters, Minerva Hopkins of Leander, Phyllis Ann Shows and husband, Allen of China Spring; sons, John J. White of Waco and Monroe P. White and wife, Lela McLearen of Waco; granddaughters, Christina Hopkins, Courtney Shows-Holzshu, Stacy Reeves and Jessica Shows; grandson, Justin Hopkins; four great grandchildren, Cameron, Macie, Cason, and Ryder.
Pallbearers include Andy Singer, Justin Hopkins, Matt Reeves, Chris Holzshu, Kevin Brown; honorary pallbearers Frank Hooks, Charles White and Bill Barnard.
Children truly were Phyllis’ life. A friend to all, loved by many.
Memorials may be made to Girl Scouts of America or Meals on Wheels
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To the White Family:
On behalf of the Girl Scout Family, I send my deepest sympathy to you. Your mother was a very special lady and touched so many lives through her years of service to Girl Scouts. She was a "Woman of Distinction" in every sense of the word, and she will be missed. Her legacy will live on in the many girls who were fortunate enough to have her as a part of their lives. You are in all of our prayers.
Minerva,
The last time I talked to you you lived in CA. We had that brief e-mail exchange and then we lost track. I am so sorry about your mother’s death. I have wonderful memories of her serving as our Girl Scout leader, a big smile, energetic,and kind. Do you live in Leander, TX? Please e-mail me and let me know how you are. You were one of my very best childhood friends. I will be praying for you and your family. Love, Debi
Phyllis and Family, my deepest sympathies in the loss of your Mother,Grandmother and friend. May God comfort you and may your memories of your Mother warm your heart in the days ahead.
Tracey/Jeanie
P&R
Phyllis Ann,
I am sorry to hear about your mom. I know she is in a better place now. I have many fond memories of her in Girl Scouts. I often went camping with her. She was a sponsor of my GS trip to Mexico. We had many great times. I will always remember her. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Linda McCartney
Phyllis was my Sunday School teacher when I was 10 years old in FBC Texarkana in the early ’50’s. Her parents were friends of my grandparents, Linda and Jay Hardage. I remember many visits with my grandmother and mother to the Pryor’s stately white house on Texas Avenue. Phyllis’ nephew, Elie Watts, is one of our dearest and oldest friends. Phyllis was always happy, smiling and loving. She reached out to everyone and made such a difference in our world. God bless her!
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Heaven is rejoicing it’s newest angel.
Phyllis, made Girl Scouts even more fun than it was. When she would visit us at camp – she kept us laughing.
I would have been there if I had known sooner-so sorry for your loss as I feel as though I have also lost she was all of our "Granny White"