Rosia Lee White
October 13, 1938 - August 19, 2014
Rosia Lee White, 75, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 5:45 A.M. Tuesday August 19, 2014, at her home in Hoopeston. She was born October 13, 1938, in Deluce, Arkansas, the daughter of Cecil and Vola (Williams) Gresham. She married Thomas Allen White on June 19, 1957 in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Janie Landram of Hoopeston, IL; two sons, John Allen White of Chicago, IL and Michael (Sonia) White of Winter Spring, FL; three sisters, Lilly (Wally) Osborn of Joliet, IL, Virginia (Noble) Ogden of Gates, TN and Mary Ruth Hernandez of Olive Ranch, MS; one sister-in-law Lee Gresham of Arlington Heights, IL; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Robert and Cecil and one sister-in-law Kathy. Mrs. White worked in retail in Chicago, before becoming a homemaker. Rosia enjoyed making floral arrangements, bird figurines and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society 2509 S. Neil St. Champaign, IL 61820-7744 or the donor’s choice.
Rosia Lee White, 75, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 5:45 A.M. Tuesday August 19, 2014, at her home in Hoopeston. She was born October 13, 1938, in Deluce, Arkansas, the daughter of Cecil and Vola (Williams) Gresham. She married Thomas Allen... View Obituary & Service Information