Janet White

Janet White

Janet White Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Arritt Funeral Home on Oct. 23, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Janet Robinson White, age 72, of Covington, died Tuesday, October 22, 2025, at the Springs Nursing Home in Hot Springs.

Janet was born, July 3, 1953, in Alleghany County, and was preceded in death by her parents, the late Carl Richard and Vaughinie Bell Robinson which she was an only child.

She received her education from Covington High School, Dabney S. Lancaster Community College and Radford University where she received a BS in Elementary Education. She was a member and a Sunday School Teacher at the Good News Fellowship Church for many years. Janet loved being an Elementary School Teacher at Callahan Elementary School teaching children Kindergarten through the 3rd grade. She did informal home schooling, preparing Danielle for kindergarten. After retiring from teaching, she enjoyed working hard outside around the house, mowing grass, washing the cars and keeping everything clean and neat. She made many memories with her family being outdoors camping and fishing around Lake Moomaw, swimming in the pool with Danielle during the hot summer days and playing in the snow in the winter.

Janet was a loving wife since 1978 to her husband David and daughter Danielle of Daleville, whom she leaves to mourn her loss along with other family members.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Noel officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be immediately following the service at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Arritt Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling her arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared with the family @arrittfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Arritt Funeral Home

1102 South Highland Avenue, Covington, VA 24426-2198

Make a Donation
in Janet White's name

How to support Janet's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Janet White's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Janet White's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?