Deborah Jean White

Deborah Jean White, 61, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at her home surrounded by family. She was born March 27, 1954 in Memphis, TN to Ira and Robbie Weaver. Deborah resided in Jonesboro since 1988 after coming from Memphis, TN. She is also of the Christian belief. Deborah loved playing Bingo and going to Tunica, playing the slot machines. She also “loved to stir the girls up” from time to time. Most of all Deborah enjoyed being surrounded by her family whether it was by the pool or at someone’s birthday gathering. She will be loved and missed by all.

She is preceded in death by her husband Elvis (Rusty) White of 31 years; father: Lynn Weaver; one brother: Tommy Weaver; one sister: Janice Cullipher; grandchildren: Kristen Cullipher and Rusty Lynn Bourassa; and step-father: Bobby Clark.

Deborah is survived by her mother: Robbie Clark of Southaven, MS; four daughters: Angela (James) Cullipher, Nicole (James) Bourassa, Tonya (Michael) Moore, and Alyssia Weaver all of Jonesboro; one brother: Lonnie Weaver of Harmon Town, MS; two sisters: Linda Scott of Southaven, MS and Wanda Howell of Harmon Town, MS; four grandchildren: Jansen Cullipher, Jimmy Bourassa, Brayden Bourassa, Skylar Bourassa, and expecting her seventh.

Visitation will be 2 pm until the start of the service Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Emerson Memorial Chapel.

Service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Brother Joshua Niswonger officiating. Burial will follow at McDaniel Cemetery and active pallbearers will include: Joe Scott, Michael Scott, Craig Scott, Brock Cullipher, Marc Brewington, and Anthony Crawford.

Online Registry: www.emersonfuneralhome.com