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Ida Mae White, who resided near Charleston, Arkansas, died Saturday, March 28, 2026, at her home. She was born on April 18, 1948, in Takoma, Washington, to the late Frank Cordero and Alice (Gutierrez) Cordero. She was 77 years old.
Ida was a homemaker. She was an avid bowler, loved watching UFC Fight Night, enjoyed drinking a good glass of wine, and was of the Catholic faith. Her greatest joy was her family and loved them all very much. She will be missed by all who knew her.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 1st at Nixon Cemetery in Charleston, with Deacon Mark Verkamp officiating. Funeral services are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.
She is survived by a daughter, Deborah Graham and husband Kenneth of Lavaca; four sons, Robert White, Jr. of Charleston, Shawn White and wife Cyndi of Charleston, Frank White of Barling, and Dion White and wife Heather of Charleston; a sister, Maria of Maryland; a brother, Ivan Cordero and wife Pam of California; (8) grandchildren; and (3) great-grandchildren.
Ida's family will be her pallbearers.
The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.
32117 W. Hwy 22 P. O. Box 192, Charleston, AR 72933

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