Florence White

Florence R. White VIRGINIA BEACH - Mrs. Florence Richter White died peacefully Dec. 5, 2008, in her home surrounded by family. She was born June 26, 1941, in Norfolk, the third child of Lorenzo B. and Florence R. Woodhouse. Her twin brothers, Lorenzo Woodhouse and Dr. Bernard L. Woodhouse, preceded her in death. Flo-Flo and Little Florence, as she was affectionately known by family and close friends, was educated in the Norfolk public school system and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1958. She earned her bachelor's degree in education at Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) in 1962. Florence taught 7th and 8th grade math for more than 25 years in the Norfolk Public School system, spending most of those years at Ruffner Middle School. Florence White was a lifetime member of St. John's AME Church. She was a member of the Douglas-Studivant-Woodhouse Sunday school class, served on the Stewardess Board No. 1, member of the Angelic Gospel and Mass Choirs, members of the Daughters of Lydia, secretary of the Lay Organization, NEST program volunteer, Flossie McIntyre Scholarship Committee, and the Transportation Ministry. Florence White was a member of the Woman's Club of Norfolk and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. She leaves to mourn her death her daughter, Lydia E. Ballard; two sons, Arthur C. White Jr. and Lorenzo A. White Sr.; a son-in-law, Allen D. Ballard; a daughter-in-law, Shamica Fisher-White; a sister-in-law, Marsha Woodhouse, a cousin who was like a sister, Arline Spencer; six grandchildren, Lorenzo A. White Jr., Jaeden D. White, Israel C. White, Tyler J. Wigglesworth, Andrew R. Wigglesworth and Alana L. Ballard. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in St. John AME Church. Interment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. Hale Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. www.halefuneralhome.com.