Olive M. White, 91, of South Charleston died on Thursday, October 6, at Hubbard Hospice House. She was the daughter of the late Ulysess (Lissie) and Bartola McClure Mccormick of Lincoln County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ephraim H. White; a son, Frederick Alan White; a grandson, Charlie Taylor; a great grandson, Christopher L. Fromal II and all of her 7 siblings.
She graduated from Duval High School in Lincoln County in 1937. She worked and lived in the Charleston area since 1947 when she and her husband operated a grocery store and gas station in Ruth. She later worked for F.W. Woolworth and Montgomery Ward. She retired from Mountain Electronics Co./Midwest in 1985 after 28 years service.
She became a member of the Women of the Moose, Charleston Chapter #317, in 1949, serving as Deputy Grand Regent for WV in 1973-74. She was co-worker of the year in 1988-89 and chairman of the monthly Birthday Party at Marmet Health Center for 17 years. Among other volunteer activities, she was a bell ringer for the Salvation Army and volunteered at Ronald McDonald House for 17 years. She was named volunteer of the year for WV in 1988. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 0073. She was a member of the 5th Avenue Church of God in South Charleston since 1989.
She is survived by three daughters, Carol Thompson of South Charleston; Judith Lookabill (Bob) of Spotsylvania, VA and Anita Taylor (Jim) of Ripley. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Greg White, Terri Crowder, Candi Stowers, Joe Lookabill, John H. Thompson, Monita Smith, Jeffery Lookabill, Jimmy Taylor and Paul E. White; 15 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. In addition, she is survived by several nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Kenneth Elkins of South Charleston, who was of great help to her in her later years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Olive’s name to Ronald McDonald House, 302 – 30th Street, Charleston, WV 25304.
Visitation at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek will be on Tuesday, October 11, at 12 Noon followed by a service at 1:00 pm officiated by Pastor Frank Chapman. Burial will be at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.
I have known Olive all my life, but, over the last several years have really gotten to know her. She has been a postiive influence in my life, she had a wealth of knowledge and wonderful stories! I will miss her greatly. She was very dear to me. Thank you Carol and sisters for sharing this wonderful woman with me. Thank you Christina for being part of my new life here! My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Carol, Judy and Anita and families.