of West Helena, AR
November 5, 1941 - March 26, 2022
Carrie Mae White, age 80, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born November 5, 1941 in Barton, Arkansas to the late Elsie Lucille Cox and Walter Smith. Carrie was known for her extraordinary love she had for her family.
She is survived by her three daughters, Sheila Lashley of Cave City, Arkansas, Sherry Schwantz (Harry) of Poplar Grove, Arkansas, and Stacie Newsom (Danny) of Wabash, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Andrew Allison (Amy) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Brittany Clemons, Hunter Slane, Averi Kelley (TJ), and Dannah Newsom all of West Helena; two step sons, Howard White (Joy) and Markham White (Sheila); a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; three brothers, WA Smith (Pat), George Smith, and Paul Smith (Annette); sister, Eula Faye Dacus (Charles); a host of other family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her first child and only son, Fred (Buddy) Wharton, Jr.; husband, Shannon H. White; parents; two sisters, Lucille Smith and Marie Robinson.
A graveside service for Mrs. Carrie Mae White will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Arkansas. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., prior to the service at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Brother Marty Cantwell will officiate.
Honorary pallbearers are Hunter Slane, Andrew Allison, Danny Newsom, and Harry Schwantz III.
Services are directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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22 Condolence(s)
Sherry Schwantz
Sunday, April 3, 2022
I love you my mama. I am always going to miss you. I already do. You were the glue that held us together. You were my best friend. I love you and know that you are no longer suffering. I can only imagine how happy you were to see little Buddy again and meet Jesus . Rest in peace my mama until we meet again.
Dallis Miller
Saturday, April 2, 2022
My condolences to Carrie Mae's entire family. Shannon and Carrie Mae were always very good to me and treated me like family. Carrie Mae was a sweet and kind women and the salt of the earth. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Marsha Murray
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Carrie mae will be missed by so many, growing up in our neighborhood she was like a second mom to half of the neighborhood kids, I think we stayed at her house more than we did our own. She was truly an extraordinary woman, RIP Carrie
Sending prayers for the family
Bill DeCamp
Thursday, March 31, 2022
I started to school with Carrie at Barton. My family moved away, but returned when I was in the sixth grade thru eighth grades. I still have class photos. I was most impressed with Carrie's love for family and her loving dedication to her Mom. There is no doubt that she and her Mom have reunited in Heaven. I had hoped to visit Carrie the next time I'm in West Helena for my 63rd class reunion. I have printed her obituary as a lasting memory and let other Barton class members know of her passing. My deepest sympathy to family and friends. Your loss is Heaven's gain.
Carolyn Henry
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences ðŸ’
Love youâ¤ï¸
Shirley VonKanel
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
So sorry for your loss . She was a very sweet person and she will be missed . Prayers for the family.
Mary K Rohrscheib
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
So very sorry for your loss of Carrie Mae. May our Lord grant the family peace and comfort. She was a very sweet and caring person that loved her family dearly.
Mary Kay and Richard
Tonya Marie Wyatt Sandage
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Such a sweet loving lady. She will be missed but never forgotten. My Prayers an Condolences go out to you all. May God comfort an give you all Peace during this time an days ahead.
Rose Zajicek
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
So sorry to hear about Carrie Mae. She was a good woman. Fly high with the Angels!
Prayers for all of the family. â¤ï¸
Ann Stafford
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Sherry, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Prayers for your family.
Dennis and Renia Tucker
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
So sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family
Tammie Fryer
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
My thoughts and prayers for the family. May God give you the strength and peace you need.
Butch & Brenda Hawkins
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Carrie was a dear friend to me & my family. Rest In Peace my friend will see you again one day.
Lona Bryant
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Ms Carrie Mae was a special lady, keeping her & all family in my thoughts & prayers💜âœï¸
Jean Clark
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
So sorry for the loss of Carrie Mae!
She was a true and selfless strong woman!
She will be missed! Prayers for family and friends! I loved Mrs Carrie Mae!
Stephanie Sandifer
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Sherry and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. Carrie's passing. She will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers for you and all the family during this time of sorrow.ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Jonell Norwood
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
She was active lady. She was "room" mother for all her grandkids school parties. PRAYERS for all your family.
Jeanie Kelley Goings
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
So sorry for your loss My thoughts and prayers are with u all
Tina Hollowell
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
So sorry to hear about your momma. You and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap you all in his loving arms and give you the strength to make it thru this trying time.
Deepest sympathy,
Tina Hollowell
Danny and Roxie Wilson
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
So sorry for your loss. I know how special Mrs. Carrie Mae was to all of you. I know you will miss her. Prayers and hugs for all of you.
Linda Smith
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
So sorry about your Mom. She will be missed. My God give you strength and comfort you sisters. Prayers for all of you.
Leo Glassco
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Carrie and Shannon were very good friends. I always thought a lot of both of them, We were neighbors for some time. I know Carrie will be missed. She was a very good friend. My thoughts and prayers for the family,