Lou Anna White

Lou Anna C. White CHESAPEAKE - Lou Anna Cartwright White, 71, formerly of Cottonwood Lane, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 1, 2010. Born in Elizabeth City, N.C., she was the daughter of Lucy Mae Ball Cartwright and the late Glendwood Ephriam Cartwright. In early years, Lou Anna was a childcare provider who loved children. In later years, after countless volunteer hours, she followed her dreams and became a licensed practical nurse, serving at Chesapeake General Hospital. She was devoted to her husband, family, friends and community. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, she is survived by her husband of 52 years, Frank Elbert White; a son, Frank Elbert White Jr. and wife Cindy; two daughters, Patti Gail Gray and husband Johnny and Jennifer White Wilson and husband Ronny; grandchildren, Cassie, Travis, Hayley, Dalton and Carson; a sister, Sylvia Ainsley; a brother, Glen Cartwright; as well as many nieces and nephews. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The Rev. David L. Libengood will officiate. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The viewing will begin Tuesday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh. com.