Ethel May White

1873–1969 (age 96)

Biography

Ethel May White spent nearly a century guiding family and community with patience, embracing each new chapter with quiet resilience.

Her long life offered a bridge between generations, and she now rests peacefully at Oak Hill Cemetery.

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