Martha White

Martha White

Martha White Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 14, 2021.
Martha White was a housekeeper whose refusal to leave the whites-only section of a bus was the catalyst for a 1953 bus boycott in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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July 30, 2021

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Karen Nolte

July 30, 2021

With sincere condolences to Ms White's family; extremely grateful for her courage in standing up for civil rights. Thank you.

Darlene

June 21, 2021

Please accept my sincere condolences to the Ms. Martha White. May the God of all comfort who is the hearer of prayers be with you in your time of need with his loving kindness and peace as He strengthens you to cope during this difficult time. Ms. Martha White will be missed, but her contributions not forgotten. May family, friends and extended family cherish her memories.

J Manigan

June 19, 2021

Thank you and God bless you

Anne Cooper

June 18, 2021

God bless her memory. We appreciate her courage and leadership in the fight for civil rights justice.

June 18, 2021

My condolences.

TD

June 17, 2021

Our sincere condolences to the White family. May the God of all comfort provide you all the strength to cope with your loss

patricia

June 17, 2021

May the hearts of Martha White's family be comforted by God's promise that He will wipes out tears from all faces. He knows and understand the sorrow we feel when we lose our dear loved ones and He will comfort you.

June 17, 2021

May God bring you much needed comfort at this trying time. 2 Cor 1:3

June 17, 2021

Sincere sympathies to the White family, may God be with all of you as you go through your time of sorrow.

Belinda King

June 16, 2021

Thank you for being brave and paving the way for others to be brave. May the memories of you bring comfort to your family.

Chris

June 16, 2021

I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Martha White. What a beautiful legacy she has not only for your family but the whole world. May God give you comfort and peace as you mourn her loss. Philippians 4:7

Martha & Quincy Baltrip

June 15, 2021

We thank you Martha White, and we won't forget. Rest in Peace.

Juanita Sheffield

June 15, 2021

Martha White may you rest in God's perfect peace.

Lola Phelon Robinson

June 15, 2021

The Phelon family of Alabama extends condolences to the family of Martha White.

John Denman

June 15, 2021

A remarkable woman who will be missed by all. Proud to call you my Aunt. You've earned your rest! Job well done!

Jackie Dunning

June 15, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Harry Simpson

June 15, 2021

Goodnight, and Godspeed Martha. Thank you for sharing a part of your long life with us. A life of courage and dedication. A trailblazer.

June 15, 2021

Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Martha White. She was dedicated to the civil rights of so many, truly an inspirational person, her hard work will never be forgotten. May God be with all of you as you go through this very difficult time, so very sorry for your loss.

Jenee

June 15, 2021

I am so sorry about the loss of Martha. I will always appreciate her courage! The White family has my deepest condolences. I pray that you will be surrounded continuously with love and support. And, as you go through this difficult time, may Almighty God give you “everlasting comfort” (2 Thess. 2:16).

June 15, 2021

What an incredible woman she was. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.

Ms. Meat

June 15, 2021

Thank you sis Martha for helping to pave the way for us; I appreciate you!!! Rest In Peace.....

Darriel King

June 15, 2021

Thank you Ms. Martha for paving the way. Rest in Peace

Debra Ceol

June 15, 2021

Greg Williams

June 15, 2021

Martha defined what real courage and determination are . RIP American Hero . It is people like Martha that I admire , and always will.

Greg Williams sfca ( admirer )

Patsy Hall

June 14, 2021

One learns something most notable everyday. Good for you Ms. Martha White. I know you gave God all the glory. Rest well. Min. P.Hall

Jo Celeste Pettway

June 14, 2021

Your COURAGE and SACRIFICE made it possible for us to live free, a little bit more than before you made your stand. That God rewards you will a heavenly post of Honor, is our hope and prayer.

Stephanie Schell

June 14, 2021

May your courage live on.

faith/rory tobin/dockett

June 14, 2021

Dear White Family Rory and I would luv to express our condolences's on the loss of Martha White.she'll surely be missed and may she rest in peace.best faith/rory

Alishia

June 14, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carla Harris

June 14, 2021

Thank you for having the way.

June 14, 2021

Elanor Matz ( To have that courage!)

Stephanie D Schell

June 14, 2021

Was a very courageous woman for what she did back in 1953 when it was unheard of having African American people working to make changes in society for equal rights.

Scott Chamberland

June 14, 2021

Rest in Peace

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