Blowing Rock, NC- Thelma Irene White, age 97, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Amorem Hospice in Hudson.  Born September 19, 1924, in Watauga County, she was a daughter of the late Bynum Jones and Goldie Gragg White.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Howard Odell Jones, and Everett Dallas Robbins.

She was a member of Boone Fork Baptist Church and enjoyed tutoring and hospitality.

Ms. White leaves behind, many cousins and a host of friends.

A celebration of Ms. White's life will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, January 4, 2022, in the Chapel of Hampton Funeral Service.  Burial will follow in the White Springs Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12 until 1, prior to the service on Tuesday.  The family strongly suggest that masks be worn.

Memorials may be made to Amorem Hospice of the High Country.

Online condolences may be sent to White Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral Service of Boone is in charge of arrangements.