Visitation: 11:30 a.m., Thursday, August 3, 2017
Location: Bethany United Methodist Church
Funeral Service: 12:30 p.m., Thursday, August 3, 2017
Location: Bethany United Methodist Church
Interment: 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 3, 2017
Location: Peninsula Memorial Park
Bettie Albert White, widow of the late Roscoe Marvin White, Jr., died on Sunday, July 30, 2017 in Virginia Beach, VA.
Mrs. White was born in Shenandoah, Page County, Virginia on March 22, 1927. She graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1945. She attended one year at Long Beach College, in California. She earned a certification as a medical stenographer. She was a civilian stenographer for the U.S. Army, in Fishersville, Virginia, and later at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. In 1957, she worked as a medical secretary in Falls Church, Virginia. In 1971, Mrs. White was part of a team that established a pilot project called the Alcohol Safety Action Project, in Northern Virginia. In 1973, she helped establish the Peninsula Alcohol Safety Action Project as the first Assistant Director. She worked in this capacity until her retirement in 1990. In 1948, Bettie married the Rev. Roscoe Marvin White, Jr. Together they served churches throughout Virginia. She was an accomplished pianist and sang in the choir. In her younger years, she frequently entertained groups with her “Minnie Pearl” impersonation.
She was predeceased by her parents, Roy P. and Gladys H. Albert; brother, Robert Albert; sister-in-law, Marlena Albert; and brother-in-law, Russell Richardson. Bettie is survived by three children—Roy White (Deborah White), Afton, VA; Lisa Alconcel (Douglas Alconcel), Virginia Beach, VA; Kimberli White, Virginia Beach, VA; grandchildren, Andrew White (Laura), Quincy, MA; Ayrin White, Roswell, GA; foster grandson, Cecil Coleman, Roanoke, VA; grandchildren Quinn, Celia, and Leyton; sisters Joyce Richardson, Palm Desert, CA; Lois Huddle (Jack Huddle), Chesapeake, VA; over 11 nieces and nephews, over 12 great nieces and nephews, plus cousins by the dozens. The family will receive friends and family on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 11:30am, at Bethany United Methodist Church, 1509 Todds Lane, in Hampton. A Service of Death and Resurrection will follow at 12:30pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Bethany United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home.