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Eunice White Obituary

White, Eunice B. Chelsea died Sunday, July 16, 2017 at her home at the age of 95. She was born May 7, 1922 in Dexter, Michigan, the daughter of Watson and Erma (Thomas) Hart. Eunice graduated from Chelsea High School and was named Valedictorian of the class of 1940. Upon graduation from Cleary Business College in 1941, she embarked on a varied career, including working as the secretary to the Director of the YMCA, Ann Arbor, accounting at the University Hospital, Ann Arbor, executive secretary to five doctors at the Chelsea Medical Clinic, to office manager, executive secretary, and assistant Treasurer for Fortune Industries, Chelsea. In 1969, she was named to the roster of "Who's Who of American Business Women". On December 12, 1942, she married Roland A. White in Chelsea and he preceded her in death on June 6, 2008. Survivors include her children, a daughter Sandra McClear of Chelsea, and a son John (Leone) White of Okemos; three grandchildren, Audra (Daniel) Lungo of Chelsea, Andrew (Susan) White of Columbia, Illinois, and Laura White of Chicago, Illinois; three great-grandchildren, Sean Lungo, Cassandra Lungo, and Carson White. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son-in-law, Michael McClear, and a brother, Olen Hart Sr. A private burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chelsea at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ, Chelsea, or Arbor Hospice, Ann Arbor.

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Published by Ann Arbor News from Jul. 18 to Jul. 23, 2017.

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Alberta Colbry

July 12, 2022

Your mom certainly has been in my thoughts. Your daughter gave me a beautiful bouquet of cala lily flowers on July 2nd and they are still beautiful and oh how I am enjoying. Beautiful flowers just like your beautiful mom.

Pauline Porath

July 21, 2017

Dear Sandy, Thoughts are with you, on the loss of your mother. I enjoyed her company so much, during the time I worked at CCH and she was a volunteer there.

July 21, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

July 20, 2017

SINCERE condolences goes out to the White family for your sad loss. May the gOD of comfort and strength be with the family as you mourn the loss of Eunice.

Sandy Ball-Jenkins

July 19, 2017

Sandy, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.

July 19, 2017

Dear Sandy, So sorry to hear about your Mom, she was so special to me and was such a good boss when I worked for Chelsea Hospital.
Alberta Colbry

Mr. & Mrs. WIlliam Ball

July 19, 2017

With very heavy hearts we are so very sorry to hear of Miss Eunice's passing, She was such a wonderful neighbor and friend to my parents ( Jerry & Dixie ) I have so many good memories of our visits threw out the years. You are all in our thoughts and continued prayers. Sarah & Billy

July 18, 2017

Dearest Sandy - so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Always treasure your memories as your memories will become your treasures. Hugs to you Sandy.

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