Mignon I. White Obituary (1926 - 2021)

Mignon I. White, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 24, 2021. She was born in Titusville, PA on August 9, 1926, daughter of the late Floyd and Hazel Jones. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Willard L. White; her precious daughter, Sandra L. Richter; her brothers, Jake, Louis, and Kenneth; and her sisters, Sophie, Clara, Annie, and Delores. She is survived by three daughters, Joyce Stainbrook (Thomas), Sharon Fitch, and Mary Mauk (Lonnie); 10 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Her husband fell in love with her at first sight when she was 10 years old, married her when she was 17 when he was on the leave from the Navy in WW11 and continued to love her for the next 57 years. They had four daughters that she always called her four roses. She also told each one of them that they were her favorite and imagine their surprise when they found out that she had told each one of them that. In her younger days, she loved to roller skate and had the nickname Flash. She loved to bowl and play cards with her friends and family members. She was an outstanding cook and was famous for her goulash. She raised all of us to be strong, independent individuals. Her hands prayed the rosary for each one of us, cried with us, comforted us and dried our tears when needed and also made us laugh hysterically. She called everyone honey, including all of her caregivers at Brevillier Village Nursing Home, where she spent the last 20 years of her life. They took amazing care of her and we will always be eternally grateful. She loved country music, listened to it, and sang along with her nurses most nights. Upon request, she would also occasionally yodel for them. The top item on her bucket list was to visit the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Theatre and she fulfilled her dream when her daughter moved to Nashville, TN. She ended every card, letter and also every goodbye with the words "God Bless You". She was a blessing and touched the hearts of everyone she met. She will be greatly missed until we join her again. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Sunday from 6 to 8 pm and are invited to attend a Funeral Service there on Monday at 10:30 am conducted by Rev. James McCormick followed by interment at St. Gregory Cemetery. The family requests masks if not vaccinated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brevillier Village Nursing Home, 5416 East Lake Rd, Erie, PA 16511. CLICK HERE TO PRINT THIS PAGE SHARE TO SOCIAL MEDIA OR EMAIL