Ms. Mary Louise White

Ms. Mary Louise White
Ms. Mary Louise White

August 12, 2021

Ms. Mary Louise White 55, of Fayetteville and formerly of Whiteville gained her heavenly wings on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Highsmith Rainey Hospital, Fayetteville.

She was the daughter of the late Mr. Harold White and Mrs. Joann Bell White of Whiteville.

She leaves to cherish loving memories three daughters; Jasmine Shipman, Trinity Shipman, and Maelinda White, one grandson; Jonathan Stanley, two sisters;  Priscilla White,  Melinda White Moore , and a host of relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 2:00 pm from Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James L Smith eulogizing.

Burial will follow in Cherry Grove Cemetery.

A walk through viewing will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 3 to 5 pm in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Whiteville.

Masks are required at viewing and funeral.

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