Florise A. White

FloriSe aurelia WhiTe was born on February 8, 1932 to the late George and Gladys Adams. She was the youngest of five children and a very precious child. Her sister, Delores (Auntie), gave her the nickname “Dolly” because she thought Florise look like a doll baby. Dolly was educated in the Baltimore City School System. Dolly graduated from Douglas High School then proceeding to Morgan State College where, she received her BA. At an early age, she found the Lord and was a member of Ames United Methodist Church. Dolly married Joseph S. White on December 29, 1959 and from this union there were two sons, Stanley and Michael White. She loved children; in 1960, she went to work for the Baltimore City Public School System where she worked for thirty- five years at Lexington Terrace Elementary School teaching Kindergarten and First Grade. “Ms. White”, as her students called her, always gave her student gifts of love and understanding. Her giving did not stop at school; she also gave to the neighborhood she lived in for the better part of her life. If anyone was sick, needed groceries or a trip to the doctor, she was there with a cheerful smile. Dolly was also a member of the Eastern Stars just like her mother. She held every position in the Eastern Stars and was a faithful member until her illness made it impossible for her to attend. Mom loved family and holidays as much as much as kids like Christmas. Preparing holiday dinner for Thanksgiving and Christmas were an expression of love and an opportunity for jokes and fun with family, friends and neighbors. Our mother was short in stature but had a larger than life personality. She had many sayings, but as kids we never understood. One of her favorites was “You can get as big as a tree or light post. But I am still in control and I will beat you down to my size”. Mom always believed that helping others was more important than helping yourself, that's why mom could never go anywhere without someone calling out “Ms. White”. She was always surrounded by family, her best friend was her sister, Delores. They were together for over eighty years and now they are home together again. We love you Mom. Preceding Dolly in death: her brother, Samuel Adams and her sisters Regina and Delores Adams. Dolly is survived by: her sons, Stanley and Michael White; their wives, Denene and Denise White; her brother, Williams Adams; sister-in-law, Lois; grandchildren, Joseph, David, Elizabeth and Adam; nephews and a host of family and friends.

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Florise A. White

February 8, 1932 - July 2, 2014