Eunice White

May 20, 1933 - April 6, 2020

Eunice White, age 86, of Elfrida, was welcomed into Heaven on April 6, 2020. She passed away at her home. Eunice was born in Garland, Oklahoma to Gilbert and Pauline Garland. She graduated from Wasco High School in 1951. Eunice married Ernest White, Jr. on June 10, 1951 and they remained married for nearly 69 years. Eunice and Ernie moved to the Sulphur Springs Valley in 1953 from California where she remained for the rest of her life. Eunice was a homemaker to Ernie and their six children, and was involved in school and church activities at the Elfrida Baptist Church. Eunice loved music and shared her love of it with her family and church friends. One of her favorite hobbies was her outdoor yard work. She loved country living and being surrounded by her extended family. She was a great cook, party organizer, and enjoyed her many friendships with people in the community. She touched hundreds of lives during her stay here on earth and will be remembered fondly by so many. Eunice is survived by her husband Ernie, their six children Kathy, Leslie, Dan (Gwen), Paul, Becky (John) and Chris. Eunice is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Eunice is survived by her sisters Chris Harris and Paula Johnson, and brother Gilbert Garland. She is preceded in death by her parents Gilbert and Pauline Garland, Ernest White, Sr. and Mabel White (in-laws), and brothers Joe Garland and Larry Garland. A celebration of Eunice’s life will be held at a future date.