CARRYE WHITE

April 28, 1923 - February 27, 2014

Carrye White a.k.a. “Baby Sis” was born April 28, 1923, in Shuqualak, Mississippi to Emmitt Moore and Georgia Moton. Carrye received her education in Shuqualak, Mississippi at Noxubee County Training School where she enjoyed playing basketball. After she graduated, she moved to East St. Louis, Illinois. Being the adventurous person she was, she then moved to Chicago, Illinois where she met John D. White who soon became her husband and together they had six children. Carrye accepted Christ at an early age. She knew her Saviour and possessed courage and hope throughout her illness. Carrye’s career included The Chicago Post Office and Fel Pro where she retired from in 1987. During her career, she assisted many family and friends to obtain employment. Carrye was some kind of woman. She was a very loving, caring, smart, funny, wise, polite and most of all a very SPECIAL LADY to each and every person life she touched. Carrye began to cook at the age of six. On any given Sunday, you will find family and friends gathering at her house for a “Soul Food” dinner. She was famous for her cakes, pies, cobblers, and puddings, just to name a few. Carrye leaves to carry on her legacy three sons, Johnny, Reginald, Keith (Letha-deceased) her son, Aaron preceded her in death. Two daughters, Deborah and Rondalyn (Franklin). Eight grandchildren: Mikisha (Kalvin), Quiana, Brandon, Taquilla, Aaron Jr., Tabrea, Keith Jr., and Sakeena; and fourteen great-grandchildren. She is survived by five siblings: Mattie, Emmitt Jr. (Virginia-deceased), Thomas Sr. (Elaine), Cardell (Emma Jean), and Gary (Shirley). Four siblings preceded her in death: Cornelia, Benny, Barbara Jean (Frank-deceased), and Earnest (Carol). Her memory will be cherished by her nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law; Rosie & Vivian, and many friends.