Betty McGinnis White - Fair Funeral Home

Betty McGinnis White January 15, 1929 - January 20, 2018

Born: Tuesday Jan 15, 1929

Died: Saturday Jan 20, 2018

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Betty McGinnis White, age 89 passed away on Saturday morning January 20, 2018 at Brookdale of Eden.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 2 pm at Leaksville United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 till 2 pm at the church and other times at the home of her daughter, 236 Farrell Street, Eden.

Mrs. White was born January 15, 1929 in Cliffside, NC to the late J.V. McGinnis and Clara Elmore McGinnis. She was a graduate of Cliffside High School and also graduated from Appalachian State Teachers College. She played basketball in High School and later played in a basketball league in Leaksville. Betty taught Physical Education (P.E.) and Science at Holmes Junior High and retired from Rockingham County School System.

Betty played the piano for the Men’s Bible Class at LUMC.

She was preceded in death along with her parents by her husband, Lawrence Glenn White; sister, Sarah Wall and brother Jack McGinnis

Surviving are daughter, Debra White Galloway and husband Cecil of Eden; sisters Margaret Harrold and husband Bartley of Ft. Myers, FL and Anne Pless of Asheville; brother, Frank McGinnis and wife Louise of Cliffside, NC; grandsons, Nick Galloway and wife Erica of Tazewell, VA and Sam Galloway of Hull, UK; numerous nieces and nephews.

A special thanks to the Brookdale of Eden and staff and a special thanks to Wendy Kasten for the loving care she gave to Betty.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry Street, Eden, NC 27288

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Mrs. White was my science teacher at Holmes Jr. High School and Glenn was my woodcarving buddy. My deepest condolences go out to the whole family during your time of loss. You are in my prayers. God bless you.
Scott Hall

Dear Debbie and family, We are so sad to read about your Mother’s passing this morning....know that your family will be in our thoughts and prayers for God’s peace and comfort during this difficult time of loss.
Sherry and Keith Aheron

Debbie and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Betty's passing. I always enjoyed hearing her playing for the Men's class at church. She was loved by many and will be missed. Prayers and much love to you all.
Pat Routh

She was one of my favorite teachers in middle school. After having the opportunity to work around her and see how much her colleagues respected her and admired her class and skills as a teacher and person. Always the same, nice, kind, respectful and caring.
Tommy Griffin

My prayers and thoughts are with you, Miss. Betty will truly be missed.
Brenda Anderson

Dear Debbie and family, We are so sorry to hear about your mother. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Beth and Darrin Pulliam

Debra and family: May God comfort you and your family at the loss of such a great and kind lady. It has been a great privilege to know her all of these years. May she rest in peace. Peggy and Jim
Peggy & Jim Good

Mrs White was my science teacher at Holmes middle school Very nice teacher and woman. Sending prayers to the family.
Lee Woods

Mrs. White was my Health and PE teacher at Leaksville-Spray Junior High. One of my favorite teachers...she really had a love for teaching and for her students, and it showed in all that she did.
Janyne Stevens

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