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Lorraine White Obituary

January 23, 1921 - April 13, 2007
Lorraine May Herndon White, 86, went home Friday afternoon after a long bout with cancer, to sing in the heavenly choir beside her mother. She was born in Wendell, the daughter of the late Frank and Julia Todd Herndon. She was married to P. L. White, Jr., for 36 years until his death in 1980. For many years Lorraine was a bookkeeper for the E.R. Sykes Tobacco Company and later worked for the Boy Scouts of America office in Raleigh. She was a lifetime member of the Wendell Christian Church, where she served in a variety of leadership positions. She sang in the choir there for more than 50 years. In addition, Lorraine was a longtime member of the Wendell Woman's Club and was honored for her volunteer work for the women's division of the North Carolina prison system. During World War II, while working in Washington, DC, for the federal government, Lorraine was called to work as a secretary in Casserta, Italy, and Paris, France, in the Office of Strategic Services, the forerunner of the Central Intelligence Agency, and witnessed the Nuremberg Trials in Germany following the war. She was a charter member of the Raleigh Chapter of the Sweet Adelines and later formed a small singing group called the Cluckin' Ducks.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, at the Wendell Christian Church. Burial will follow in Greenmount Cemetery.
Lorraine is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law: David and Linda White of Lake Wylie, SC; Don and Cyndi White of Piedmont, SC; Doug and Vickie White of Raleigh; daughter Julie Boykin of Wendell; grandchildren Dedrick White of Denver, CO; Dolph White of Raleigh; Jennifer and Barbie Boykin of Raleigh; Stephanie White of Raleigh; Brady and Whitney White of Piedmont, SC; and great grandson Christian White of Raleigh; and brother and sister-in-law Bruce and Ruth Herndon of Plantation, FL.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Trevor Kent White, in 1988 and her sisters and brothers, Emogene Harms, Kenneth Herndon, Lewis Herndon, Naomi Templeton and Dorothy Perry. Memorials may be made to the Wendell Christian Church, Living Endowment Fund, PO Box 874, Wendell, NC 27591.
The family will receive friends 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Strickland Funeral Home, 211 W. Third St., Wendell.
Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home www.stricklandfuneralhomes.net

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Published by The News & Observer on Apr. 15, 2007.

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Elena Johnson

April 17, 2007

Julie
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Lori Sparks

April 16, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to David, Don, Doug and Julie's families as they travel through this tough time in their lives. I'm sure she is singing at the pearly gates. I sure do have fond memories of Aunt Lorraine and especially remember when she came to visit Brian and I in Dallas. We had such fun! Please stay in touch.

Barbara Tanner

April 16, 2007

Julie,
There are not adequate words for me to express my sorrow, but we have talked many times and we both know regardless that she is with her heavenly father and not suffering. Those words are not easy for me and you know why and it will not be easy for you, but we have to trust in the Lord and he will help each of you duing the days ahead, just continue to trust in our Lord and Savior and he will take care of the rest. I only had the pleasure of meeting your mother that one time, but from our many conversations she was everyting and more that you had told me. What a lovely southern gracious lady, just follow in her foot steps and you will have a rewarding life just like her. God Bless and keep all of you and remember if you need me, please do not hesitate to let me know.
Love you your Sister in Christ.

Jennifer Boykin

April 15, 2007

I love you so much, Honey! (aka - Geigah) ;)

You are in a better place watching over all of us now to steer us in the correct direction throughout life, and for that we are thankful. You will always be remembered here b/c you were such an inspiration to so many people, especially your family. I love you!

Nancy McCarthy

April 15, 2007

Julie,

You know I will always remember your mom. Everytime people rave about my cucumber sandwiches, I say, "They're not as good as the lady's who taught me to make them." I always give your mom credit. I enjoyed knowing her and singing with her. She was a lady, gracious and kind and giving.

My thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time.

nancy

Bill Gay

April 15, 2007

I am Rev. William I. (Bill) Gay, Jr, of Washington, NC and brother of the late Willard Gay. Lorraine was such a blessing to Willard's motel and housing business. Willard told me many times how valuable she was to his business. I talked to her occasionally when I visited Willard at the motel. She was always so friendly and also an elogant lady. She will be remembered for her professionalism and kindness.

Nina Davis

April 15, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sadness. During the next months it will be the happy times to remember,for in remebering our loved ones they are always with us and are never forgotten. Your mother was a lovely women and will be missed by all of her family and friends. The Bayard Davis family (your cousins).

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