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Judith A. White

1941 - 2026

Judith White Obituary

Judith A. White

April 15, 1941 - January 24, 2026

Kansas City, Missouri - Judith A. (Kelley) White, 84, of Ellington, beloved wife of the late Charles N. White, died peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Judith was born in Kansas City, MO on April 15, 1941, daughter of the late Clyde and Louise (Waite) Kelley.

Judith grew up in Kansas City and was a graduate of Southeast High School. She later attended the University of Central Missouri where she studied Elementary Education and was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. Judith and Charles married on April 7, 1961 and resided in Kansas City, MO before moving to Ellington CT. She was a member of the Ellington Congregational Church.

Judith was a skilled seamstress and enjoyed stitching quilts of her own design as well as researching and restoring quilts for others.

She leaves her children Kimberly M. White of Overland Park, KS, Patrick N. White of Ellington, CT, and Andrew B. White of Orlando, FL. She also leaves three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Funeral services are private at the request of her family. Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com

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

Published by Kansas City Star from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2026.

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