In Remembrance Of
Babe White
Delores “Babe” White, 96, of Hemple, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 16, 2022.
She was born on January 25, 1926, to Leonard Albert and Mary Magdaline (Fisher) Waller in Hurlinger, MO where she grew up, attended a one room school house and in 1944 graduated from Easton High School.
On June 10, 1946 Babe was united in marriage to James Leslie White. After their marriage, they lived near Hemple where they farmed, made their home and raised their six children. Jim passed away on October 10, 1982.
Babe had a strong faith and was an active member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a member of the Alter Society, the American Legion Auxiliary and was a 4-H Leader for many years. Babe enjoyed traveling, being outdoors, gardening, playing cards and Scrabble. She loved popcorn, hot coffee and most of all she loved her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jim White; her parents Leonard and Lena Waller; granddaughter Anna Grace Luciani; brothers Herb, Clarence, Joe, and Jim; and sisters Mary, Neat, and Monica.
Babe is survived by four sons Joe (Cissie) White, Steve (Debby) White, Chris White, Gary (Val) White; two daughters Diane (Jim) Barber and Lynne Ann (Doug) Luciani; fifteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; many special nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Rosary will be at 6:00 p.m. with Visitation following until 8:00 p.m. Sunday February 20th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home Gower.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 21st at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Easton, MO
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Easton, MO
Donations may be made in Babe’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
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katherine a graves
Babe was one of the first people I met when I first lived in Gower in 1989. So happy and always a smile on her face. She welcomed me into the Catholic church in Easton.
Richard and Kathy Demarest
Our deepest sympathy.
Ryan Gordon
Prayers for all in this difficult time!!! What a Lady!!!
Marilyn Crouse Rittenberg
Sincere sympathy to the White Family. Babe was an important and valued member of the St. Joseph parish. I am sorry for your loss. I will miss her smile.
Charlene Huber
Prayers for the family. May Babe rest in peace. She was a wonderful person and she will always be in my memories close to my heart.
Douglas Luciani
Babe was the best mother-in-law a man could hope for: feisty, challenging, caring, and loving. It is hard to imagine our lives without her, but we have been so blessed to have been a part of her life for so long, especially her prayers and constant presence in the lives of our daughters. There’s a special place in Heaven for people like Babe, and I’m sure they’ve prepared a room for her there.
George Crouse
Sorry for your loss. Always friendly with a smile.
Amy (Harris) Doepke
Sending my love and prayers of comfort.
Mary Boydston
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers
Mike Roady
Sorry for your lose
Jeanie Barber
So sorry for the loss the family is in my prays will be missed by so many so glad my Son Jim married in a very good family. She was a person would tell you what she was thinking enjoyed life for so many years. We know She she is with God
Kevin & Carol Fuson
Sending our love and sincere sympathy to you all.
Jo Roady
Sorry for your loss
Carolyn Luciani
My deepest condolences for your loss. Babe touched so many lives with her faith and kindness. I feel blessed to have known her. She will be missed greatly but the light she brought to so many will live on in our memories. Sending you thoughts, love and prayers upon the passing of Babe. Sharing your sadness.