Kathy White of Parks, Arkansas passed from this life, Friday, April 1, 2022 in Waldron, Arkansas with her loving family by her side. Kathy was born in Waldron, Arkansas to William Carol Ward and Eliza Josephine (Hensley) Ward. She was 72 years old.
Kathy was a WHS graduate of the Class of 1967. She was a faithful Jehovah’s Witness for over 50 years. Kathy enjoyed sharing the good news of God’s kingdom with people. She married the love of her life, Doug White, and together they had 52 years of love, and laughter, good times and bad but no matter what life threw their way, together they could conquer anything. Kathy was a woman of many talents to include gardening, canning and cooking. But the one thing that Kathy enjoyed most was being a momma and Nana. With a smile to light up any room and a heart of love to match that smile, Kathy treasured spending time with her family and well as a host of nieces and nephews making forever memories.
Kathy leaves behind to cherish her memory, her adoring husband of 52 years, Doug of the home, sons: Dal White (Candi), Daniel White (Carrie Ann), Dakota White (Gracie) and niece and daughter, Lisa Weiss (Kerry). Nana will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Gunner White, Riley White, Dawson Ferguson, Jade Ferguson, Britney Johnson Seth Frayer, Cody Weiss, Kady Jo Weiss. Great grandchildren: Kaiden Ferguson and Ava Johnson, Ember Johnson, Axel Johnson, Luna Johnson, Nova Johnson. Kathy is also survived by one brother, Jo Bill Ward. One brother in law Charles Maxwell, two sister in laws: Marion Ward and Diann Ward. Kathy will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends she loved dearly.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Carol and Josie Ward, one son Dougie White, and siblings: Floyd Ward, Johnie Ward, Jerrell Ward, Juanita Maxwell, George Ward and Marvin Ward and her special mother in law, Eloise White.
Kathy’s celebration of life will be at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Bro. Mike Norman officiating. Interment will follow in the Buffalo Cemetery in Boles, Arkansas.
Kathy’s pallbearers will be Dal White, Daniel White, Dakota White, Riley White, Cody Weiss and Caleb Elmore Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Jo Bill Ward, Charles Maxwell, Dawson Ferguson, Robert Mills and Justin Mills.
Kathy’s visitation will be Monday, April 4, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas.
