Vicki White Obituary
Vicki is survived by her husband of 55 years, Tony White; children, Rob (Dawn) White and Melanie (Eric) Champion; grandchildren, Emma (Tony) Garcia, Jake White, Aviles (Logan) Gilbert, Alaila Champion, and Amarige Champion; great grandson Henry Strider Gilbert. She is also survived by her siblings, Faye (Darrell) Sutfin, Lynn (Diana) Owen, and Dianna
Bruck; in-laws, Dennis Sturm, Sandy (Garey) Perry, and Cindy White; and long time special friends, Mary Ann Dettling and Deana Childers.
Tony and Vicki began dating when he returned home after serving in Viet Nam and were married the following spring. For the first few years of their marriage, they lived in Willow Run with their son Rob. They moved to Manchester the day Melanie came home from the hospital. It was clear early in Vicki's life that she was gifted when working with children. So not long after arriving in Manchester, Vicki evolved from babysitting to operating a daycare. She became known to many as "The Baby Whisperer". For nearly 50 years she provided outstanding loving care to many families in the Manchester area.
Her love for Jesus, her love for her family and friends, and her love for children were certainly her dominant characteristics. She was a blessing to many people and will be fondly remembered by all who knew her well.
The family would especially like to thank Arbor Hospice Nurse, Hailey Porter, who happens to also be a former Vicki Day care Kid, and Visiting Angel Care giver Peggy Shears. These two wonderful ladies provided Vicki with special loving care when she absolutely needed it the most.
There will be two Celebrations of Life, one in Michigan and one in Florida.
Saturday, January 10, 2026 11:30 AM at Faith Community Church 894 E. Huron River Drive Belleville, MI 48111
Saturday, February 7, 2026 11:30 AM at Magnolia Farm 27805 State HWY 44 Eustis, FL 32736
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