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Lenora Emerald White

September 25, 1920 — March 2, 2018

Lenora Emerald White, 97, of Beaumont, died peacefully on March 2, 2018.

A graveside service will be 10:00am, Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m., on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont.

Born September 25, 1920 in Waco, Texas, Lenora was the older of two daughters born to Margaret Elizabeth Henry Mulligan and Jim Hail Mulligan. Her family moved to Beaumont in 1925. She graduated from Beaumont High School; Lamar State College, now Lamar University; and Sam Houston State Teachers College, now Sam Houston State University. She met the love of her life, William Dee (Bill) White, at Lamar State College; and they were married in September, 1941, in Beaumont, Texas.

Lenora worked for Gulf States Utilities, now Entergy, in the Sales Department for nine years. She was an active member of the Beaumont Founders Lioness Club, holding various offices. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She enjoyed flowers, antiques, and travel.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, William D. White and her sister, Pauline Annette Mulligan Phillips.

Lenora is survived by her niece, Cheryl Phillips Rummel and husband, Charles; nephew, Paul Phillips; great niece, Julie and great-nephew Josh; and her wonderful caregivers, Rita, Jackie, Ashlen and Winnie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, Salvation Army, Trinity United Methodist Church, or the charity of your choice.
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Visitation

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

9:00 - 10:00 am (Central time)

Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home

1155 North 11th Street, Beaumont, TX 77702

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Graveside Service

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery

4955 Pine Street, Beaumont, TX 77703

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