Lynda White Obituary
Lynda C. White, 81, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born February 15, 1945 to Arthur and Letha Watkins in Wichita.
Lynda enjoyed her cats and dogs, riding horses, family barbecues and was a talented charcoal artist.
Survivors include her sons, Don (Lan) Larsen and Mark Larsen; four grandchildren, Bailey, Cody, Megan and Nicole; great-grandchildren, Saylor, Weston, Savanah and Cooper.
Visitation with the family is from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Road, Derby, KS 67037 and graveside service is 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at the El Paso Cemetery, 700 E Kay Street, Derby, KS 67037.
Memorial donations may be sent to ACG Hospice, 2400 N Woodlawn Blvd #230, Wichita, KS 67220.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037
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