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Mattie White Obituary

WHITE, Mattie Starke, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on New Years Day, January 1, 2021, age 100. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Ernest H. White Sr. She is survived by one daughter, Roxanne White-Brinson (Elbert); two sons, H. Ron White, Esq. (Rita) and Rev. Dr. Ernest H. White Jr. (Margaret); five grandchildren, Eric D. White, Ernest H. White III, Shamont W. White, Marvise Y. Brinson and Onya U. Brinson, Esq.; three great-grandchildren, Skylar White, Shamont William White Jr. and Jayden A. Lane; one sister-in-law, Alice White-Fisher; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Private viewing will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2021, from 1 to 5 p.m. Private interment will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021. In adherence to COVID-19 policies we request the wearing of face mask and adherence to social distancing.

The family is grateful for all acts of kindness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association of Richmond. Online condolences may be sent to jenksjr.com.

A "Celebration of Life" memorial service is planned for May 2021.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 10, 2021.

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Mount Calvary Cemetery

January 11, 2021

To the family & friends of Mattie White,

We at Mount Calvary Cemetery wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one and we pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as the final resting place for Mattie. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and I pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor her memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we can do to make these difficult experiences any easier.

Jim Glass
General Mgr.
Mount Calvary Cemetery
804-355-5271

Gloria B. Johnson and Family

January 10, 2021

Dear Family.
May GOD'S Richest Blessings continue to embrace you in the Loss of Mrs. White, your Mother and Loved One,"SO VERY DEAR" AND may you feel His presence near. "LOVE and PRAYERS".

Roslyn Thibodeaux Goodall

January 10, 2021

Dear Ron and Family. I am just learning of the passing of your dear Mother, and write to extend my sincere condolences. My prayers will be for your comfort. Blessings

Sharon Frye

January 10, 2021

Roxanne I'm so sorry for you and your families loss. Mattie will be missed. I'm glad for the years she was a part of my life. Love Sharon

From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home

January 10, 2021

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