Diane Henry White's Obituary
Diane Henry White, 74, of Pitkin, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Her funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Pitkin, with Bro. Ferran Bertrand, Bro. Jason Nolde and Bro. Brian Thompson will be officiating.
Visitation will be at Mt. Olive Baptist Church on Friday, May 3, from 5:30 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. Interment will follow at Gravel Hill, Cravens, LA.
Diane was born on February 18, 1950, in San Antonio, TX, to her parents, Henry Henry & Alva Lee Pollard.
Diane found joy in tending her garden, cherishing every bloom. She loved her family selflessly and was renowned for her generosity. Diane was famous for pecan and pumpkin pies all over Vernon Parish and valued honesty. Meme had excellent taste and found comfort in her linen clothes and flip-flops. Her decorating reflects her artistic talent, which brought her immense joy.
Diane's unwavering faith in God was a source of comfort and reassurance for her. She had many stories of how God had provided for her and her family through the years, a testament to her belief in His faithfulness.
Diane is preceded in death by three children, Marty Dale White, Tabatha Marie White, and Latonya Diane White.
Left to cherish her memory are the love of her life of 55 years, her husband, Roger Dale White; and two daughters, Lindsey Michelle Bryant (Wyatt) and Trista Ann Strickland (Charlie); Special Daughter, Sadie Bell Heflin (The apple of her eye who gave her the name Meme); Two Brothers, Donald Ray Henry and John Henry; Four Sisters, Elaine Fee, Linda Doxey, Janice Carroll and Brenda Gill; Five special grandchildren, a testament to the love and joy she brought to everyone's life.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude's Medical Center.
The White family deeply appreciates your support and kind words during this difficult time. Please share your words of comfort at www.labbymemorial.com.
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