Bettye White

On March 23, 1943, in Verbena, Alabama, Ms. Bettye Zeigler White was born the third of six children to the parentage of Robert E. and Bertha Motley Zeigler. Bettye received her formal education in the Chilton County Training School. At a young age, she confessed Christ and united with Shady Grove Baptist Church in Verbena, Alabama. In 1958, she relocated to Anniston and united with Seventeenth Street Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dennis C. Washington. She served in various capacities in the church as a member of the choir, usher board, culinary ministry, Sunday School, and the DC Washington Circle #1. She was a dedicated and faithful member until her health began to fail. In 1961, Bettye married the love of her life, Lorinza White. Through this union, they were blessed with four beautiful children. Because of her husband's military career, she was able to travel and see different parts of the world before returning to Anniston in 1976. Bettye embraced the role of mother early by selflessly taking on the task of raising her siblings after the death of her parents and later raising her own children. She was a devoted homemaker for Dr. Fred G. and Susan Atwell for over 20 years and for Dr Donald T. and Nancy Norby for over 30 years. Renowned for her baking skills, Bettye was known for her delectable pound cakes and sweet potato pies. Her culinary creations became a symbol of her immense love and generosity. When she wasn't baking, she was enjoying watching Family Feud, Love and Marriage Huntsville or any Judge shows or diligently solving a crossword puzzle. On May 25, 2024, Bettye answered the Master's call and reunited with her daughter, Patricia A. White, her parents, Robert and Bertha Zeigler, her brother, Paul E. Zeigler, her sister-in-law, Brenda Tyus Zeigler, and her sons-in-law, William C. Kennedy and Delbert L. Walker. Her boundless love and nurturing spirit will forever be remembered by her son, Retired Lt. Colonel Ronald (Ann) White of Hoover, Alabama; her daughters, Jacqueline Walker and Carolyn Kennedy, both of Anniston; her grandchildren, Chandra White, Natasha White, Brandon (Brittany), and Carl R. White, all of Anniston; her Great-grandchildren, Marquel Carlisle of Jacksonville, Alabama, Malcolm Carlisle, Malik Carlisle, and Braylon White, all of Anniston; her brothers Wherlee (Lula) Zeigler and John D Zeigler, both of Anniston; her sister, Barbara (Jay) Brown of Detroit, Michigan, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. As family and friends gather to honor her memory, we celebrate Bettye's life and the profound impact she had on everyone she met. Her legacy of love, strength, and unwavering dedication will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her.

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Bettye White

March 23, 1943 - May 25, 2024