Frankie Lee White

Frankie Lee White was born April 17, 1953 in Texarkana, Texas to King and Mary Britt. Frankie was the 4th child of 10 children. Frankie accepted Christ at an early age. She and her family moved to San Bernardino, CA in 1960’s. She and her family joined Bethlehem Pentecostal Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Frank Fowler. At the age of 9, Frankie returned to Texarkana to help her grandmother, Rebecca Fowler (Big Momma). She moved back to California at the age of 15. Frankie attended and graduated from San Gorgonio High School in 1971. After high school, she attended Valley College where she studied Early Childhood Development.

In 1976, Frankie and Tom met and fell in love, it was love at first sight. They married October 1, 1976, just two weeks after meeting each other. To their union, they had 8 children: Thomas, Shanika, Nicole (Lovey), Tommy Lee, April Mae, Tom, Paul and Leanne. Frankie provided a loving and God -fearing environment for family. She loved the Lord with her heart and soul. She was a woman of immense faith and that God was unfailing. She instilled a love for God in her children and those around her.

Frankie was a nurturer by nature and had a passion for childcare. She cared for and baby sat everyone’s children: grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great grandchildren, neighbors and friends. She opened her doors to those that needed it. This included family, friends, friends of friends and neighbors. She exemplified God’s love for others. She modeled God’s love throughout her life influencing others to do the same. She was a prayer warrior and continuously anointed and prayed over her children and grandchildren.

Frankie was a huge advocate for God’s design for marriage often urged couples to not live in sin but to marry. As a matter of fact, she was a witness to so many unions. She was a faithful member of New Beginning Christian Deliverance Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Kenny Fowler Sr. and Pastor Kenny Fowler Jr. Frankie’s goal was to always keep a van to ensure she could pick up all those that needed and wanted to go to church. She never missed an opportunity to serve the Lord. She could be often found on the prayer line praying for all those that needed prayer. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Though she will be missed, we find comfort she lived a life that was pleasing to the Lord. “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:21

She was preceded in death by her parents: King and Mary Britt, 1 brother and 3 sisters: Dean Britt, Julia Owings, Katherine Burton and Pamela Pollard her daughter: Nicole (Lovey) Williams, and great-granddaughter: Journee Miracle Packer. She leaves beyond her husband : Tom (TC),her children: Thomas Jr. (Lonnise) , Shanika (Teddis) , April, Tommy Lee, Tom (Tamara), Paul and Leanne (Charles), her grandchildren: Thomas III, Ebony, Teasia, Thomaj, Johntay, Johntayveon, Johnteaera, Johnshanik, John John Anika, Deandre, Myles, Bryanna, Alayia, Robert Jr., Christopher, Katina, Kalan , Kevin Jr., Dayvon, Tyrae, Brian, Layana, Lailani, Laijanae, King, Tatum, Tori, Autumn, Paul Jr., Naveah, Kirk and Charles Jr.,her great grandchildren: Kai and Aiden, 1 brother and Sisters: Samuel, Gerelene, Peggy Ann, Linda Verdis and hosts of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.