Bernice Mathilda McCormick "Tillie" White

1922 - 2020

Bernice ""Tillie"" Mathilda McCormick White was born on October 2, 1922 in New Orleans, LA was called home by her Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the age of 97. Tillie was a proud graduate of the Class of 1939 of McDonogh #35 (""The 39ers"") and attended Edgar P. Harney School during her elementary and middle school years. Her passions were ""making groceries"", cooking, sewing and gardening. She was a faithful member and Usher Board Secretary for 25 years at Haven United Methodist Church. Loving Wife of the late George White, Jr. Daughter of the late Ophelia Clifford McCormick and Thompson McCormick, Sr. Loving mother of Mary W. Johnson (Oscar), George White III (Sharon) and Wynella W. Brown (John, Sr.). Sister of Emile Dennis McCormick and the late Thompson McCormick, Jr., Wynella Cooper and Harold A. McCormick. Loving Aunt of Ophelia Cooper, Oswald Cooper Dennis, Lance McCormick and Loren McCormick, as well as a host of other caring nieces and nephews. Proud grandmother of eight grandchildren: Dionne J. Richardson (Chaun), Bernice Rooks (Gerald), George Anthony White (Starlett), Donnell B. Johnson (Jennifer), Jawan Brown-Alexander (Henry), Keith White, Jade Brown-Russell (Donnie), Tiffany White, Gerren White and John Brown, Jr. Beloved great-grandmother to 11 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Bernice was a loving caregiver and housekeeper to the Steib and Norman Families. cknowledgments include PACE of Greater New Orleans, Good Samaritan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Curran Care Center Hospice, Touro Infirmary and Gertrude Geddes Willis Insurance Co. Due to government regulations, only a limited number of Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenuefrom 9:00 am until 10:00 am. Graveside Service at Carrollton Cemetery at 10:30 am. Due to Covid 19 all those in attendance are required to wear a face mask and to practice social distancing You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.