Mary White

~ Life's Reflection ~

          Mary Ruth White passed away on September, 28th, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas. She was born on December 3rd, 1955, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Richard and Catherine Hayden White.

     Mary grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, and graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1973. After high school, she began working for Singer Corporation as a seamstress, where she worked diligently for seven years. She was actively involved in Guiding Star Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing and cooking.

     Mary was known for her hard work and dedication in everything she did. She loved helping her granddaughter, Marceesha Sappington, and spent countless hours cooking and sharing meals with her family and friends. Mary cherished the time spent with her loved ones and was always eager to lend a helping hand. She was always smiling, telling people how much she loved them, and ready to bring warmth and hugs to everyone in the room.

     Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Catherine and Richard White; and her sister, Cozetta White.

     Mary is survived by her son, Marc Sappington; her sister, Pamela Anderson, and her husband, Thomas Anderson; her brother, Richard White III; her sister, Carolyn Obiefule, and her husband, Theophilus Obiefule; and her brothers, Rufus White and Charles White — all residing in Kansas. Mary is also survived by her grandchild, Marceesha Sappington; one great-grandchild on the way; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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