Christine White 1933-2024
YOUNGSTOWN — Deaconess Christine White, 91, transitioned peacefully to eternal life, Sunday, May 18, 2024, with her son and daughter-in-law by her side.
Christine White was born March 21, 1933, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the daughter of Roosevelt and Hattie Peterson, who preceded her in death, along with her siblings, Roosevelt Peterson Jr., Lillie Peterson Sharp and Albert H. Peterson.
Christine was a graduate of Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama. She taught in the Youngstown City School system for over 30 years and retired in 1991. Over the years she was involved in several church and community organizations. She was also a member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority and Youngstown Business and Professional Women’s organizations.
Throughout her life, Christine showed love, kindness and support to all she knew. As an avid proponent of education, she loved teaching Sunday school, attending noon-day prayer service and Bible study. She served the Lord in other capacities including: deaconess, senior choir and adult choral ensemble member, honored past president of the missionary society, Interfaith Church Women United, Canton / Warren / Youngstown Sub-District Women’s Auxiliary, Northeastern Ohio Baptist District Association Women’s Auxiliary, Sunday school superintendent, vacation Bible school principal and chairperson of Christian education.
She leaves to mourn her passing, yet celebrate her victory, her loving husband, Deacon James L. White; her son, Warren L. White (Wanda); her sister, Helen Peterson Cooper; granddaughter, Andrea White; and step-granddaughters, Jessica and Jasmine Hillian. Additionally, she leaves a host of nephews, nieces and cousins; and longtime special friends, Lovie Mickel, Denise Warren and Bina McCary.
Celebration of life services to honor Christine White’s endearing legacy will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Third Baptist Church, 1177 Parkhill Drive, with the Rev. Dr. Sean Tucker serving as the celebrant.
Public viewing and family visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the church.
The services will also be live streamed on the J. E. Washington Funeral Service’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057650020082.
At this most intimate time, the beloved family of Deaconess Christine White elected to entrust the ministry of comfort and care, and aftercare arrangements to J. E. Washington Funeral Services, 2234 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, 330.782.8500.
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