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Rose Mary Alexander White took her journey to join her heavenly family April 15, 2015. Loving wife of the late Harry Lee White, Sr., mother of the late Albert "Billy" White and Stephen H. White; principled and esteemed citizen of New Orleans, Louisiana. Rose Mary attained the very highest levels of degrees for nursing and was dutifully active toward restoring the health of others. Loved by family and friends, her kind, generous spirit will be truly missed and remembered forever in our hearts. She is survived by her son, Stephen H. White, her siblings, Margaret, Myrtle, Linda, Deborah, and Lawrence. Also survived by a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives, special friends of the family, dear loved ones and neighbors. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 11:30 AM at Sunlight Missionary Baptist Church, 4722 Coliseum Street, New Orleans, LA 70115. Visitation starts at 9:00 AM. Arrangements by Rhodes Funeral Home. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2015.

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Deborah Bourgeois

April 26, 2015

To my sister whom I loved so much. I will miss you so much. God called and you answered the call. No more pain. No more struggles. You are now in the arms of God.

Lillian Mitchell

April 24, 2015

My Deepest Sympathy and Prayers to the Family. Rose Mary was a "sweet person" and the same all the time. I work with her in the secretary office at Sunlight. I know she will be truly missed. Cares all passed she's home at last ever to Rejoice!

April 24, 2015

Mr.Mormon & Judy Bray
13833 W Ironwood Street
Surprise AZ 85374

Cusion of Ivory I,m son of (late Alice Bray).Loved talking to her when she came visiting him in Charenton , Ivory would all was say that,s my daughter she,s a nurse " Shorty" my nick name

Doris Tate

April 24, 2015

To Lawrence and family,
May God strengthen and bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lisa (Carr) Dixon

April 23, 2015

Deepest sympathy to the family of Sis. White. I have known her since my childhood days at Sunlight.

May God's perfect peace rest upon the family.

April 23, 2015

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. I will always love you and will miss your kind and gentle spirit. Rest in Peace!!

Sharon Burel

April 23, 2015

To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. White was my nursing instructor in the late 1970's and an excellent resource. I will miss seeing her at the CHSN alumni functions. May God strengthen you.

Lisa Dickerson Washington, RN

April 23, 2015

To the White family, you have my deepest sympathy. Mrs.White was also my instructor at Charity Hospital School of Nursing. Thank you so much for your guidance.

April 23, 2015

To the family,

I send my sincerest condolences to you during this difficult time. I will miss Ms. Rose-Mary White at the Alumni meetings telling everyone to be quite so she can hear....LOL! She was a doll. I will continue to lift your family in prayer.

Carol Griffin
Walter L. Cohen Alumni Association

Gretchen Broome Moten

April 23, 2015

Rose Mary was a very unique person. We went to Charity School of Nursing together and later worked together at Health Standards. She will never be forgotten. Be blessed Family.

April 23, 2015

Prays & Sympathy to the Family of Sis. Rosemary White. We will truly miss her dearly here at Sunlight. She was our secretary for many years. Love her very much...Rest on Sis. White...

Deborah Anderson(member of Sunlight Missionary Baptist Church).

April 23, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I just realized that she one of the instructors at Charity School of nursing. Here I was her Nurse in her last days. How ironic. Oh Stephen she was wonderful and i am so glad to have met you. God puts us in some places we never think of going. I am Blessed to have known her and you her family. Take care family. Love Becky Thomas RN Kindred ICU

Norris warner

April 22, 2015

Family you have my deepest sympathy. She will be missed. Mrs. White was my nursing instructor; I am glad to have known her.

Brenda Davalie

April 22, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Whites's passing. She was my nursing school insructor at Charity School of Nursing and we worked together at Health Standards. She will truly be missed. My condolences to the family and I am also praying for you all.

Jackie Nathan

April 22, 2015

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot bear. Ms. Rose Mary was truly an interesting and to the point person, and a voluptuous woman, "per her own words". Be encouraged.

Wilma White Irvi

April 22, 2015

Rose-Mary you will be missed! We love you and have fond memories of you. Thanks for always participating. You were the best.

Judy R. Carter

April 22, 2015

To the White Family:

I am sorry of the passing of Rosemary. I worked with her at NOAH for many years. May she rest in peace.
Judy R. Carter

April 22, 2015

My sincere sympathy on the passing of your loved one. She was a very kind and thoughtful person.

Lecia Smith and son, Raphael

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