Doris Rae White

Doris Rae White 93, formerly of Danville WV, passed to the arms of her waiting Savior, Jesus Christ,

while in the home of her son, William, in Minster Ohio, surrounded by her family.

 Doris was born October 8, 1928, in Ramage, WV to E. Ray Hall (former Boone County Clerk) and Juanita

(Eades) Hall on their Homestead on Six Mile, a place where she spoke of precious memories of her life. 

She was a woman of simple means that chose to be happy with what she was given.  She graduated at

17 years old from Scott High School as Salutatorian of her class in 1946. On February 16, 1948, she

married Jack Dempsey White of Danville. There, they made their home with his parents, where she

resided some 72 years. She took care of his parents until their death.

In 1971, Doris went to work, as a much loved teacher’s aide at Danielle Elementary. A career that

expanded some 23 years. To this day, she was able to recall the names of each and every student.  At

retirement, she became full time caregiver to Jack that had become disabled, and took care of him until

his death in 2013. (She was 82). She was a loving, loyal, woman whom accomplished much with her

Christian heart, but felt her biggest accomplishments were her two sons, William (Sandra) of Minster,

Ohio and Bruce (Sheila) of Madison WV. She was blessed with three biological grandchildren. William

“Scott” White (Mandy) of Hurricane WV. Tamatha “Tammy” (Danny) Bock of Scott Depot WV, and Mary

Beth (Scott) Deck of St Albans WV. She is survived by seven great grandchildren and two great great

grandchildren. She also loved her extended family as her own. which included, Sandy’s children, Rob

(Susan) Egbert and Jon (Sharon) Egbert of Anna, Ohio, Kellie (Greg) Nuss of Sidney, Ohio, and Jessica

(Ted) Wuebker of Minster, Ohio. And also, Sheila’s children, Kimberly Gibson of Van, WV, Carrie Burns of

Charlottesville, VA, 17 great grandchildren and three more Great Great grandchildren. She also leaves

behind three nephews, Greg, Mickey, and Kurt Hall.  Just as importantly, she is survived by the Mothers

of her biological grandchildren Pam (Dave) Blevins of Hurricaine WV, and Susan ( John ) Javins of

Elizabeth WV whom she always considered her family. Doris was preceded in death by both her parents

E. Ray and Juanita Hall, her husband Jack, brother Paul Hall, sister in-law Isabelle Hall, a sister Diana Hall,

a great grandson Luke Bock, her in-laws JD and Theora White and two very dear nephews, Kevin

and George Hall.

She will be remembered for her genuine kindness and love for EVERYONE. She walked and talked her

 Christian faith.   Doris was a member of the Danville Church of Christ for 72 years which she attended

until Covid came to visit. To say she will be missed is an understatement and will leave a hole, no one

will fill.

A heartfelt Thank you to Minster Area Life Squad, Minster, Oh, Wilson Home Health/ Hospice Sidney, Oh, Dr.

Michael Ballas and Staff in Ft. Loramie, Oh, Cromes Funeral Home Sidney, Oh and Handley Funeral

Home, Danville, WV.

She will be received by family members and friends on Monday 9/19 At Handley Funeral home,

Danville WV from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be Tuesday 9/20 at the same location at 11:00 am

 She will be buried next to her husband of 65 years in Boone Memorial Cemetery in Madison WV.

In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be mailed to Minster Area Life Squad Minster, Ohio or Wilson

Health Hospice Care Sidney, Ohio

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