Luleen (Wilborne) White, widow of Bernard A. I. White passed on to her heavenly home on Friday, December 15, 2017 at her residence.
Mrs. White was born on February 23, 1927 in Greenville, South Carolina.
Mrs. White moved from Danville, Virginia to Staunton, Virginia in the early 70s when her late husband was transferred with Bell Atlantic Telephone (now Verizon).
She was predeceased by her parents, Major Otis Wilborne of South Boston, Virginia and Ennis Wilborne Johns of Danville, Virginia; and a sister, Virginia Brann; and two brothers, Garland and Raymond Johns, all of Danville; and a sister, Lenora Gregory of Randleman, North Carolina.
She is survived by a loving daughter and devoted care giver, Denise Humphries of Staunton; a sister, Joyce Harris; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Bowman all of Danville; a special niece, Linda Jones and husband Don of Semora, North Carolina; and a special nephew, Scott Brann and wife Gayle of Chatham.
As a member of Memorial Baptist Church she made it a very active part of her daily life. In her earlier years she served on many committees, taught Sunday school in the Primary Department, served on the Womens Mission Union and was a member of the Chancel Choir for thirty-four years.
She was a former member of the Sarah Seaton Garden Club, Lady Rebecca Red Hat Society and attended the Valley Womans Connection.
Along with her paintings she enjoyed going out on location gathering scenery for her paintings, as well as gardening and raising flowers that were also subjects for many of her paintings. Her pleasure was capturing the beauty of Gods world on canvas and sharing it with others through her paintings.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory.
A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Memorial Baptist Church. Rev. Mark Jones will be performing the service.
Burial will be private in Oaklawn Memory Gardens.
Active pallbearers will be Scott Brann, Don Jones, Mike Lacy, R.M. Stone, Danny Anthony, Jim Harner, and Todd Wilmore.
In lieu of flowers it is suggested those desiring make memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, Post Office Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 or the Augusta Health Foundation, Hospice of the Shenandoah, Post Office Box 1000, Fishersville, Virginia 22939.
The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the Hospice of the Shenandoah for their excellent care, especially Amy.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is
in charge of her arrangements.