Louise Blake White

Louise Blake White

Age 95, Wilmington

Passed away peacefully at Wilmington Hospital on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 with her family by her side.

Born in North East, Maryland on September 26, 1920, Louise was the daughter of T. Kennard and Helen Moffitt Blake.  Louise grew up in North East and graduated as Valedictorian of her class from North East High School.  She continued her education at Beacom College and worked before her marriage at Hercules Corporation.  She was married in 1944 to Austin E. White, and became a homemaker until her husband prematurely passed away in 1960.  At that point in her life, she went to work at Mount Pleasant Junior High School as an Administrative Assistant to the Vice Principal.  She spent twenty-two years in the Mount Pleasant School District until her retirement in the early 1980’s.  Louise was a member of Hillcrest-Bellefonte Methodist Church where she was active in a number of endeavors.  Louise enjoyed sewing, knitting and numerous craft and art projects.  She spent a number of years traveling throughout the United States and enjoyed the company of many close friends.  Louise lived an active and full life.

Louise is survived by her two sons, Thomas (Marsha) and Richard, in addition to four grandsons, Anthony (Laura), Andrew, Adam (Ana) and Jeffrey.  Louise was also blessed to have the love and affection of seven great grandchildren, Juliana, Michael, Lily, Madeline, Natalie, Emily and Samantha, as well as her former daughter-in-law, Jean White.  In addition, she is survived by a sister, Ann Reynolds (Chauncy).

Louise returns to her beloved childhood home of North East, Maryland with a graveside service at North East Methodist Cemetery on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 2:30 pm in North East, Maryland.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Louise’s name to a charity of your choice.