Wilma L. White
January 22, 1921 - January 9, 2015
Wilma L. White, 93, of Brookston, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2015 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born January 22, 1921 in Otterbein, Indiana to the late William and Marie (Skinkle) Waymire and was a 1939 graduate of Otterbein High School. Wilma worked for Value Dress Shop in Lafayette before her marriage to Francis E. White on November 17, 1945 in Lafayette; he died December 24, 1999. Mrs. White was a homemaker. She loved her sons dearly and enjoyed watching the Cubs, Colts and Purdue spports. Surviving is her son Steve White of Brookston; a sister, Jackie Wood (husband: Mike) of Franklin, IN; a grandson, Jason White and a granddaughter, Brook Stith (husband: Micah) both of Olathe, Kansas. Also surviving are 4 great grandchildren, Paiton, Rori, Bailey and Kohen. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are two sons, Tom and Bill White; siblings, Henrietta Waymire, Frank Waymire and Jo-Ann Allbaugh. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2015 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston; Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds to officiate. Those coming are requested to dress warm and casual. Interment to follow in Brookston IOOF Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Boys Town National Headquarters (Boys Town,NE). Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralervices.com.