Jo Helen (Rymer) White, 77, of Longview, Texas passed away after a lengthy illness, March 4, 2014, at Pine Tree Lodge Nursing Home in Longview, Texas, to join her beloved husband of 55 years, William “Mack” White. She was born May 24, 1936, in Marion, Viriginia. She was the only child of John David and Helen J. Rymer, of Longview, Texas formerly of Kingsport, Tennessee.
She and her husband “Mack” who was born December 31, 1933 in Kilgore, Texas were married on January 31, 1952 in Hope, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on August 30, 2007. She was a happy homemaker and enjoyed working only part-time for Louis Morgan Drugs in Longview wrapping Christmas gifts; but, shined as a long time official with the Ladies Home Demonstration Club, along with many friends, helping 4-H students learn how to cook and sew. Jo Helen will be remembered fondly for her famous fresh coconut cake she always brought to the yearly family reunions.
Those left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Jeff White and David White and his wife, Tammy all of Longview, Texas; five grandchildren, Justin White, and his wife Sara; Shirley Grubbs; Brittany Nelson, all of Longview, Texas; “D.J.” David White, Jr. and his wife, Lauren of Kilgore, and Samantha White of Daingerfield; seven great-grandchildren, Savanna, Aubrie, Mason, Abby, Brooke, Landri, Rylen, and many special cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John David and Helen J. (Cordy) Rymer, and her husband, William “Mack” White. Jo Helen was a lifetime member of Centre Presbyterian Church of Elderville, Texas.
Funeral services for Jo Helen will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday morning, March 7, 2014, at Centre Presbyterian Church, with Reverend John Woodard officiating. Burial will follow at the Elderville Cemetery of Elderville, Texas. The family will receive family and friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday evening, March 6, 2014, at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, in Longview, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Centre Presbyterian Church, 8531 FM 2011, Longview, Texas 75603-7311 or to the charity of your choice.
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