Teri Lee White

Teri Lee White obituary, George West, TX

Teri Lee White

Teri White Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 13, 2025.
George West - Teri Lee White (Cook), aged 61, passed away peacefully at home in George West, Texas, in the loving arms of her husband, Bill White, after a courageous 19-month battle with cancer. Teri and Bill were married for 18 years.

She is survived by her children, Christopher Dougherty, Mary Elizabeth Dougherty, and Stephanie Rhodes; grandchildren Miley and Michael Casas; stepchildren Brad White (Katie) and Dan White (Emily); her mother, Kaye Hunsaker; siblings Sheri Jackson (Chris), Maury and Brett Hunsaker, and Grant Cook; and many extended family members. She was predeceased by her father, Zale Edward Cook, and Bill's parents, Doreen and Allen White.

Teri loved horses, cherished her youth on the family ranch, and enjoyed sunsets across Texas and Canada. She was known for her design sense and hospitality. Professionally, she worked in banking, founded Coastal Bend Mortgage, and served as a Constituency Assistant for Perth Wellington MP John Nater in the Canadian House of Commons. The family thanks Compassus Hospice and Hope Hospice for their care. Donations in Teri's memory may be made to Compassus Living Foundation or Hope Community Assistance Program.

Visitation is at 11:00am at the Church of the Good Shepherd, George West, Texas, Teri's Life Celebration at 1:00pm, followed by a light lunch in the Community Hall.

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