Edith I. White

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Edith I. White, 94, of Buda, Illinois passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Aperion Care Nursing Home, Princeton, Illinois.

She was born August 28, 1926 in Polo, Illinois the daughter of Walter L. and Laura (Bellows) Smyth.

Edith married Charles Henry White in Mount Pleasant, Iowa on December 8, 1943. He preceded her in death on November 5, 2009.

She is survived by two daughters: Carol Sue (James) Harris of Princeton and Sally Jane (Dennis) Specht of Princeton; one son, Charles Steven (Sue Ann) White of Sheffield; 11 grandchildren: Laurie Geuther, Mike (Chris) Skaggs, Angela (Ryan) Rediger, Eric (Deidre) White, Jody (Greg) Specht, Amanda (Scott) Zoske, Stephanie (Joe) Monier, Jeremy (Terri) Harris, Kala (Kenny) Nachtman, Chelsea DeVoss, and Haley DeVoss; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Edith was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother: Elmer Smyth, two sisters, Evelyn Shellhause, and Margaret Munz.

She was employed at Harper Wyman for 30 years, finishing her time there as an inspector.

Edith was a member of the Bunker Hill Church of God in Buda and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was an active member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed traveling, baking, cooking, and sewing.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a private graveside service will be held at Hopeland Cemetery, Buda, Illinois.  Memorials may be directed to the Bunker Hill Church of God or the Buda Fire Department.  Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.

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  1. Oh my precious Edith I will miss your beautiful smile! I looked forward to our trips to 420 in Princeton where we would enjoy the soup of the day. Rest In Peace my friend!

  2. I’m so sorry for your loss. I really liked Edith and enjoyed sitting next to her at church. She was very considerate of others and would ask how everyone was doing. She was so cute when she wore her pink “ball cap” that her grand daughter gave her. Now you are well my friend. I will miss you.

  3. Chuck, Carol, and Sally,
    I was so sad to get the news about Edith’s passing. She was like a second mom to me considering all the hours I spent at your house during my childhood. I had many a meal with your family and even went to the New York World’s Fair with you. Oh what wonderful memories. She always treated me with much kindness. I kept in touch with her over the years with phone calls and letters and was always thrilled to hear from her. Take care, you are all in my prayers.


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