Obituary of Rosa Lee White

Mrs. Rosa Lee Anderson White, 99; wife of the late Theodore White entered into rest on Monday January 28, 2019 at Kentwood Extended Care Facility. 

Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Saturday, February 2, 2019 in the Chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA 30906, with Rev. John Donaldson officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Mike Tiller, Jim Tiller, Drew Dominquez, Kyle Tiller, Payton Carter, and Gary Wertz.The family will receive friends beginning at 2 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Tiller (Bobby); Daughter-in-Law, Diane White and one brother, James Delano Anderson (Edna). Three Grandsons, Rob Tiller (Caroline); Frank Tiller, Oliver T White, Jr. (Mary); two Granddaughters, Teresa Tiller and Christa Carter (Richard). She is also survived by seven Great Grand Children; three Great-Great Grandchildren as well as 16 nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband of 65 years, she was proceeded in death by her son, Oliver Theodore White, Sr.; four brothers and six sisters.

Mrs. White was born on February 3, 1919 in Blythe Georgia, the fourth of twelve children born to William Watkins Anderson and Jessie Meadows Anderson.  As one of the older children in the large family, she quickly developed personality traits that would remain with her for a lifetime.  Her caring and loving nature was evident in the way she spoke and lived her life.  She was the most caring and attentive “Momma” imaginable.  However, for most of her life, her affectionately bestowed title was “Granny.”  This is how she was known to most everyone around her.   For many years, Granny’s house was a haven to many.  She welcomed family, friends and neighbors into her warm, loving home. There was never any need to call ahead.  You knew that if you stopped by her house, she would never be too busy for a “visit.”  Within minutes, she would have the coffee pot on and in no time, she would have something good to eat.   No one ever left her house without a meal or snack, a hug and knowing that they were loved.  She will be remembered most for her kind, loving nature, infectious laugh and beautiful flowers.  She was loved by so many and there will never be another like her. She was a member of Burns Memorial United Methodist Church, The Carolyn Johnson Circle, The Fellowship Sunday School Class, the Happy Club and the Georgia Chapter of United Methodist Women. 

The family would like to extend sincere gratitude to the staff of The University Wing of Kentwood Extended Care Facility for their excellent care and love given to Mrs. White over the past three years.  Special thanks to Dr. Luther Thomas, III for his kindness and diligent care.   If so desired, memorials may be made to the Augusta Humane Society.

The Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801, has charge of arrangements.