Loverta White Obituary

Loverta White

Loverta White, 91, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at her residence.

Loverta was born July 4, 1931, in Sharp Chapel, Tennessee, to Dewey and Louadis (Pierce) Wilson. She married Leroy White on June 12, 1972, and he preceded her in death Oct. 30, 1983.

Loverta was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked for Triplett Corporation, Bluffton, before retiring in 1988. Loverta loved spending time with her family and enjoyed cooking, reading, bingo, puzzle books, gardening, and a good game of Skip-Bo and Rummy.

Loverta's survivors include 10 children, Jack Welch of Beaverdam, Harold (Denise) Welch of Lima, Richard (Sherry) Welch of Bluffton, Pete (Brenda) Welch of Lima, Perry (Sherri) Welch of Charlotte, North Carolina, Rex (Hope) Welch of Wapakoneta, Brenda (Paul) Strunk of Dayton, Sue (Jim) Kinn of Bluffton, Becky Foust of Bluffton, and LeeAnn White of Bluffton; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Vic (Darlene) Wilson and Bill Wilson, both of Tennessee; and sister, Dallas Hinkle of Loveland.

Loverta was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Jim Welch; three brothers, Wayne Wilson, Alfred Wilson, and Eugene Wilson; and sister, Della Sargent.

Loverta's memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2023, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Visitation will be 12-2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bluffton EMS.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.