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Mignonne Yancey White

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Mignonne White Obituary

Mignonne Yancey White, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend died Sunday, July 13, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 23, 1934 in Brookhaven, Mississippi and reared in Jonesville, Louisiana, her family's hometown. She came to LSU after graduating from Block High School. During her 3 ½ years at LSU, she became a member of Chi Omega Sorority, was voted Darling of LSU in 1954, Sweetheart of Sigma Chi and Sponsor of ROTC. She graduated with a B.S. in Education. She briefly taught school at Baker & Istrouma High Schools until married. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Grace Applewhite Yancey and Fred Swayze Yancey; brothers, Fred Yancey, Jr., Earl Yancey and Kenneth Yancey; a sister, Miriam "Twitter" Yancey Byars; and a son Yancey Woodside White. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, John Sidney White, Jr.; son John Sidney White III and wife Allison; daughter Mignonne White Gutierrez and husband Bart; grandchildren James Dylan White, Grace Yancey Gutierrez and Elise Mignonne Gutierrez and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was a member of the Junior League of Baton Rouge, Harlequins, Potpourri Study Club, 1956 Supper Club and Nick Kalivoda's Bible Class. She was a "reading friend" at Highland Elementary School. She loved reading, Mahjongg, Jazzercise, dancing and traveling. Visiting will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government Street from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on Saturday, 7/19/14 with Memorial Service at 11:00 AM. There will be a private family burial. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Advocate from Jul. 14 to Jul. 18, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Mignonne White

21 Entries

Bob Nagel

August 3, 2014

Johnny

Had I know that Mignon was in bad health I would have been down there long ago...what a great gal she was and I know it was a tough time for you and family. Mary Katherine told me about Mignon's death maybe a month ago or less.

Love ya pal

Bob nagel

July 21, 2014

Johnny, John and Mignonne, I first met all of you at First Presbyterian Church. I kept all of the children under 5 while their parents attended church. What a beautiful family! I babysat for you all when I was in high school! What a joy with such precious children! My heart was broken when Yancy died. I was lucky enough to see Mignonne thru the years, she was always so precious to me! I am so sorry for your loss! She was a special person! Ann Coad Harris

Murphy and Teresa Burke

July 19, 2014

Mignonne was a lovely, lovely lady. She had the most delightful, sparkling personality and we enjoyed her company so much. Our sincere condolences.

Ruben Clark

July 19, 2014

To the Family of Miss Yancey:

The moment she arrived at Baker High School, she influenced us with her graciousness and kindness. She loved us and we loved her. She taught English, but more than that she made a difference in our lives. Her memory lives on.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

Baker High School - Class of '60
Ruben Clark - President

Al & Jackie Hogan

July 19, 2014

Mr. John & the White family, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of Ms. Mignonne. She was such a sweetheart,with that beautiful smile of hers. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers. We pray that God will comfort you & give you strength & peace as you deal with her loss in the tough days ahead of you.

Christopher Moore

July 18, 2014

Dear Mr. John, and family, I am saddened by your loss. Yawl have both been great friends to my mother Marion we loved your wife so very much who was so beautiful in so many ways inside and out. Yawl both were also supportive and encouraging to me as well. Yawl were there for me when I needed friends like yawl most. Mrs. Mignonne was a dear friend to me wrote me when I was sick and prayed for me often. She always made me smile when I saw her. She was indeed "The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi" in every since of the song sang about her. Now she is home with her Sigma Chi son, Yancey. We are all better off for having known her. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.

John & Kathy Crabtree

July 18, 2014

We have no words that can take away your pain. So we offer our heartfelt prayers for your family during this difficult time.

Katherine Crabtree Cook

July 17, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

July 17, 2014

So very sorry! Migonne was so sweet and beautiful! I first met the White family at First Presbyterian Church, what a handsome family! I babysat for John Yancy and Migonne when I was in high school! I have known Migonne thru the years an it was always such a treat to see her . She was always precious to me! My thoughts an prayers are with you! Sincerely, Ann Coad Harris

Denise Marrero

July 17, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Mignonne danced at Jazzercise on the side of me during this past 2 years. I will miss her smile and friendly words of encouragement.

Nicole Wintz

July 16, 2014

My heart is heavy. I am going to miss Mignonne so very much. She was such a true southern lady. The front row at Jazzercise will be so different, but I know she will be dancing with us in spirit. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Hampden White

July 16, 2014

Dear John III, Mignonne,and Johnny:

Please accept my deepest sympathies on Mignonne's passing.

Hamp

Margaret Zulick Wisner

July 16, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss...Mignonne and I and many others met through Jazzercise. What a true southern lady with an infectious smile and the "sweetest" wit! It was during one of our many conversations that I knew her granddaughter Grace as we both grew up in Natchitiches, LA. Please know that I will keep all of her family in my prayers. Am truly blessed to have known her.

July 16, 2014

Dearest John, jr., John III, Mignonne and family. So sorry to hear of sweet Mignonne's passing. I remember all of you fondly, babysitting for all of you kids when I was a young girl in the neighborhood. May God in His grace give you all peace and strength at this sad time. Kim Hyatt Foster

July 15, 2014

We are very saddened to learn of the passing of our cousin Mignon. Please know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Severance Family

Janet and Dick Hearin And all the Pierson Family

July 15, 2014

All our love and prayers to the White Family. Mignonne was a loving friend and dear neighbor. Her kind and thoughtful nature was ever present and we will always feel blessed to have known such a beautiful person, inside and out!

Mignonne Yancey White, a true beauty inside and out! Her wonderful smile will live forever in our hearts.

July 15, 2014

Ann and John Schwab

July 15, 2014

My wife Ann and I express our sincere condolences to the White family at the loss of Mignonne. Surely the family, and
all who knew her, take comfort in the knowledge that hers was a life so fully and rewardingly lived. From our own personal standpoint, we will continue to have the joy of knowing her granddaughter Grace through our own granddaughter, Emery Schwab. As always, it will be through the lives of these next generations that our senior generation is best memorialized.

We will always remember Mignonne's beauty and grace, which are eternal. Ann and John Schwab

Scott McClendon

July 15, 2014

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Mignonne White. She was an incredible, amazing woman. She was always there for me, while I was growing up. I could not have picked any better next door neighbors. I would like to send my condolences to the entire White family. I wish I was there to hug you all during your time of need. John, and Mignonne, your mom was simply the best. May God give you all peace and comfort during this very trying time. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Ginny Law Peterson

July 14, 2014

We were so sorry to hear of Mrs. White's passing. She was such a sweet person. Our family enjoyed being her neighbor for many years.

Cornelia England

July 14, 2014

God's first words when Mignonne arrived at the Golden Gates were...." Well done my good and faithful and faith filled servant!" She was the epitome of a gracious and loving lady who truly made you feel so special. She embraced me the minute I joined the family and always made me feel so welcomed. Johnny, John and Mignonne please feel my heart hugs and my love.

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