Obituary for Fannie White

FANNIE WHITE

Fannie White, age 96, of Brookville, died Sunday morning October 23, 2022, at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville.

Born May 28, 1926, in Oolitic, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Sisino) Garofola. On August 10, 1948, she was united in marriage to Elza E. White, and he preceded her in death on October 3, 2006. 

Fannie was retired, having worked for many years at the former Jay Garment Works in Brookville, and in the deli at Brookville IGA.  She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville.

Survivors include two children, Judith Ann (Jerry) Sparks of Crossville, Tennessee, Richard Leniol (Vicky) White of Oklahoma; a daughter-in-law, Judy White of Brookville; a brother, Joseph Garofola of Bedford, eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, and husband Elza, she was preceded in death by a son, William David White, a sister, Frances Mosier, two brothers, Frank Garofola and Tony Garofola. 

Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 11 a.m., at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 145 East St. Michael’s Blvd., Brookville. Burial will then follow in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Brookville.

Family and friends may visit from 9:30 till 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Ave., Brookville.   

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the White family.  To sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.