Mary L. White

Mary L. White obituary

Mary L. White

Mary White Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Mary L. White, nee Mallicoat, 90, of Belleville, IL, born Tuesday, June 11, 1935, in St. Louis, MO, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Evervella in Swansea, IL.

Mary was an avid gardener.

She was preceded in death by her:

Husband, Lawrence White
Parents, Joseph D. and Virginia M., nee Wiliams, Mallicoat
Daughter, Darlene J. Straw
Son-in-law, Gilbert Sutter

Surviving are her:

Children:

Dianna S. Sutter of Belleville, IL
Donna M. (William) Wagner of Belleville, IL
Debra A. Kennedy of Columbia, IL
Lawrence J. (Kerri) White of St. Louis, MO
Dawn E. (Dale) Raymer of Sikeston, MO
Scott M. White of Dupo, IL

17 grandchildren
28 great-grandchildren
2 great-great grandchildren
Sister, Audrey Wiley of Harrah, OK

Memorials: Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army.

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

Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville

1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223

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