Evelyn Kay White

Evelyn Kay White

May 28, 1954 – October 21, 2025

Evelyn Kay White of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 71. Born in Coleman, Texas, to Harold and Viola Claiborne, Kay grew up in Midland before blessing the Fort Worth area with her permanent residence, where she filled her days and everyone else’s with immeasurable warmth that she was willing to share with all she knew or met.

The pride of Robert E. Lee High School and Wayland Baptist University, Kay went on to spend many hardworking years with Southwestern Bell and AT&T. A perfect place for her to share her warmth and personality, where she made lifelong friends (and probably saved a few people a few dollars along the way).

Kay was a devoted member of both Kelview Heights Baptist Church and South Oaks Baptist Church, where she shared her warmth and faith through fellowship, encouragement, and her love of the lord.

When she wasn’t busy caring for her loved ones, Kay could be found reading, rock painting, or enjoying “family time,” which was code for spoiling her grandkids and great grandkids. She loved her family deeply and was happiest when surrounded by the joyful chaos of generations who adored her.

Kay is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Viola Claiborne, and her beloved husband, Stephen White.

She leaves behind her son, James Hamm (Crystal Kirby); stepdaughter, Beth Hutson (Brian Hutson), and grandchildren — Ethan Hamm (Makayla Lee), Taryn Hamm, Christian Hutson, Avery Hutson, Beau Kirby, Jentri Kirby, Madison Kirby, Reese Kirby, and Blake Kirby. They will pass on Kay’s love to six great- grandchildren.

She is also survived by her siblings, Lynn Cloud (Jerry Cloud), Mike Claiborne, and Terry Claiborne (Sheila Claiborne), along with four nieces, four nephews, and countless friends who felt like family.

A celebration of Kay’s life will be held on November 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Fountains Fellowship, 812 S. Crowley Rd., Crowley, TX.

 Friends and loved ones are invited to join in honoring a woman whose heart was as big as Texas itself.

In lieu of flowers, Kay would probably say, “Go spend that money on my grandkids” — but if you must, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.