Marilyn Jean White
July 12th, 1961 - February 26th, 2024
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Marilyn's Obituary
Marilyn Jean White passed away surrounded by family on February 26th in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born July 12, 1961 to Eldridge White Sr. and Annie B. White.
Marilyn accepted the Lord at an early age. Growing up in a Christian home she found her love for gospel music. Marilyn served as the Head Usher at Second Baptist church and Emmanuel Community Church. She was a member of Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist church in Nashville Tennessee.
Marilyn attended Covert Public Schools where she was a graduate of the class of 1981. She got her first job at Jenos. Next, she worked at Waterland convince store. After that she got her CNA license and began work at Countryside nursing home where she thrived in taking care of others, so she transferred to home health care. Later she became the store manager at Little Caesars.
Marilyn was a strong Christian woman. She loved listening to gospel music and around Christmas time you could hear her blasting the temptations Christmas album. She loved attending church services especially if there was a lot of music. Most of the time you could find her at a softball field, an auditorium or at a horse barn supporting her granddaughters. Marilyn was adamant about being there for her girls. Whatever they had going on she was always front and center. She loved reading her bible and watching her westerns. Marilyn was easy going and loved to have a good time. Family gatherings was her favorite, the more the merrier. If she had not heard from you in a while, she would call you and ask, “What’s your problem?” and fuss at you. She was a great listener and easy to talk to. She was also known to give you the best advise she could. And boy was she STUBBORN.
Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents Eldridge Sr. and Annie B. White. Five brothers Eldridge Jr, Robert, George, Stephen and Christopher. One sister Barbara Carey and two nephews Scott Johnston and Marcus White.
She leaves to cherish her memories her daughters Jessica Jeffries and Stephanie (Deondre) White both of South Haven MI. Her beloved son in law Verne Jeffries Jr. Six granddaughters MaShayla White, Donyea Anderson, Dahjai Shelton-White, MaKaiyah Jeffries, MaLliyah Jeffries and Drinay Munro-White. Siblings Louise Johnston of Saginaw MI, Sharene (Ernest) Veal of South Haven MI, Teaura White of Gobles MI, Dawn White of Kalamazoo MI, Cynthia Rivera of Chicago IL, Gloria White of Mishawaka IN and Cleorla (Jason) White of Hartford MI. Brothers Richard (Kathy) White of South Haven MI, Timothy (Gloria) White of Chicago IL, Michael (Gaby) White of Huntsville AL. Kevin White of Ft. Worth TX. Jason and Jeremiah White of Niles MI and Daniel White of Chicago IL. A special nephew Richie White, and special niece and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
To view Marilyn's personal webpage please visit; www.starksfamilyfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel - Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. 269-637-0333
Marilyn accepted the Lord at an early age. Growing up in a Christian home she found her love for gospel music. Marilyn served as the Head Usher at Second Baptist church and Emmanuel Community Church. She was a member of Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist church in Nashville Tennessee.
Marilyn attended Covert Public Schools where she was a graduate of the class of 1981. She got her first job at Jenos. Next, she worked at Waterland convince store. After that she got her CNA license and began work at Countryside nursing home where she thrived in taking care of others, so she transferred to home health care. Later she became the store manager at Little Caesars.
Marilyn was a strong Christian woman. She loved listening to gospel music and around Christmas time you could hear her blasting the temptations Christmas album. She loved attending church services especially if there was a lot of music. Most of the time you could find her at a softball field, an auditorium or at a horse barn supporting her granddaughters. Marilyn was adamant about being there for her girls. Whatever they had going on she was always front and center. She loved reading her bible and watching her westerns. Marilyn was easy going and loved to have a good time. Family gatherings was her favorite, the more the merrier. If she had not heard from you in a while, she would call you and ask, “What’s your problem?” and fuss at you. She was a great listener and easy to talk to. She was also known to give you the best advise she could. And boy was she STUBBORN.
Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents Eldridge Sr. and Annie B. White. Five brothers Eldridge Jr, Robert, George, Stephen and Christopher. One sister Barbara Carey and two nephews Scott Johnston and Marcus White.
She leaves to cherish her memories her daughters Jessica Jeffries and Stephanie (Deondre) White both of South Haven MI. Her beloved son in law Verne Jeffries Jr. Six granddaughters MaShayla White, Donyea Anderson, Dahjai Shelton-White, MaKaiyah Jeffries, MaLliyah Jeffries and Drinay Munro-White. Siblings Louise Johnston of Saginaw MI, Sharene (Ernest) Veal of South Haven MI, Teaura White of Gobles MI, Dawn White of Kalamazoo MI, Cynthia Rivera of Chicago IL, Gloria White of Mishawaka IN and Cleorla (Jason) White of Hartford MI. Brothers Richard (Kathy) White of South Haven MI, Timothy (Gloria) White of Chicago IL, Michael (Gaby) White of Huntsville AL. Kevin White of Ft. Worth TX. Jason and Jeremiah White of Niles MI and Daniel White of Chicago IL. A special nephew Richie White, and special niece and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
To view Marilyn's personal webpage please visit; www.starksfamilyfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel - Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. 269-637-0333
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