Georgie Mae Lindsey White
July 31, 1931 - May 22, 2026

Georgia Mae Lindsey White, 94, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Denton, TX from cardiac arrest. She was the third of five daughters born to Hafford and Eula Swann Lindsey on July 31, 1931, in Cumby, TX. Due to unforeseen circumstances, in 1938, Eula was left to raise five daughters by herself.

When Georgia was eight her Mother and four sisters moved to the Liberty Community where their Uncle Mitt had purchased a farm for them to live. Georgia's early years were spent helping the family milk cows, plant and harvest the garden, can jars of vegetables and pick cotton. One early memory of Georgia's was picking cotton while her youngest sister, Ann, slept on the bag she was filling.

In March of 1945, they moved to an old station/store building in Wolfe Creek, east of Greenville. Later, Buster and Annie Mae White West lived across the street from them, where he ran a filling station. Annie Mae knew that Georgia would be the perfect young lady to correspond with her brother, Charles White, who had enlisted in the Army Air Corps. Chuck and Georgia's romance began through letters. During this time, Georgia was completing her senior year, Class of 1949, at Greenville High School. While overseas, Charles sent Georgia a locket for her 16th birthday. Georgia mentioned to her grandchildren how jealous all the girls in school were when Chuck sent her a bottle of Chanel No. 5 from Paris, France. Chuck continued to give her Chanel No. 5, especially on their anniversaries and Christmas.

On June 5th, 1949, Charles and Georgia were married at Liberty Methodist Church. They lived in Fort Worth where their first daughter, Georgia Lynn, was born in September, 1950. A job opportunity for Charles brought them to Houston in 1951. Geneva Ann was born in January of 1955. Twenty-three months later, Shirley Gene was born in December, 1956.

Upon settling in the Spring Branch area of Houston, their first objective was to find a church community. This search led them to the newly established Fair Haven Methodist Church. Georgia and Chuck joined Fair Haven in 1955 as charter members. Georgia became active in numerous church activities: a Sunday School teacher's assistant, member of the Altar Guild, and supporting her daughters in their choir and MYF activities to name a few. Georgia and Chuck enjoyed a strong friendship with Rev. Bryant Young, the founding minister and his wife, Margie, who were the same age and also had small children. Georgia supported and attended Fair Haven until her death. She was the last surviving charter member.

Georgia enjoyed sewing and quilting, like her mother before her. She made the majority of her own daughters' clothing, including their wedding dresses. Alongside Eula, Georgia quilted many baby and high school graduation quilts for grandchildren. She even made embroidered Quiet Books for her great grandchildren.

In 1961, when her youngest daughter entered kindergarten, Georgia began working in the Spring Branch ISD food service. She worked in various snack shops throughout the district and was promoted at Spring Woods High School. After becoming a manager, Georgia received a nutrition certificate and advanced to leadership roles throughout the district's food service department, including starting and managing the district's cookie factory at Bendwood Elementary.

Despite all her city successes, Georgia remained faithful to her country roots. Summer family vacations either began or ended in Daingerfield with a family reunion; and vacations were always camping trips, first in a small camper and later in a pop-up tent trailer. Georgia could make an entire meal in an iron skillet over an open fire for the family to enjoy. After retirement, Georgia and Chuck upgraded to a travel trailer. The family enjoyed exploring national parks, amusement parks, and famous landmarks. Georgia and Chuck especially enjoyed getting out of Houston to fish, whether it was Galveston, Lake Travis, Sam Houston State Park, or Lake Conroe Forest. With the help of a friend, Bill Klein and a nephew, Gene Dale, (who personally dug the deep hole for the septic tank), they built a family cabin and dock. Many weekends were spent fishing, clearing the land and relaxing. Family and friends were always welcome to enjoy the property as their own.

During retirement, Georgia and Chuck traveled to Colorado for the first time. Georgia's oldest sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Billy Pope, had discovered a campground in Gunnison, CO. Georgia and Chuck joined them one summer and decided the fishing, cool weather, and beautiful scenery was perfect. After several years, they decided their growing family needed something larger than a camp trailer, so they purchased several acres outside of Gunnison and built a modest house. Many wonderful memories have taken place there as four generations gathered over 30 summers to enjoy the home away from home that Georgia and Chuck worked to create. Even after Chuck's death, Georgia continued to enjoy time in CO with her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

One of the many things that kept Georgia rooted in Houston was attending Lynn's church handbell concerts. All the handbell ladies loved Mom and included her whenever she joined them. Georgia became a second Mom to many of the women in this group. She loved that Lynn too had found her place of service in Fair Haven, just as she had back in the 50s.

Georgia also enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow up, attending many concerts, theatre productions and graduations. Most recently, she attended many great grandchildren's activities, including athletic events, plays, and one notable robotics competition. They all enjoyed her presence, and she was always very proud of their achievements.

It was hard for Georgia when she could no longer live alone due to health issues. She moved to Ponder, TX, in November of 2022 to live with her daughter (Geneva), son-in-law (Lee), and granddaughter (Jessica). She made numerous trips back to Houston, always attending Fair Haven when she could, but those trips became fewer as her mobility decreased.

However, Georgia found a second church home at 92 years of age! She attended a ladies Precept Bible class at Cross City Church in Euless, TX. She loved going and all the ladies made her feel so special. They looked to her as an example of never being too old to study and learn from God's Word. She also attended the early service where she loved to sing old hymns, even attached to her oxygen machine, and especially enjoyed the "meet and greet" time because so many in the congregation would intentionally come and say hello. The Connection class in particular loved her well and always praised her for being a true example of the class motto, "Finish Strong!" She absolutely did just that.

During 64 years of marriage and beyond, Georgia and Chuck were blessed in many ways, but they were most thankful for the life-choices of their daughters. They each married wonderful men and gave them 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Lynn married Bobby L. Wren; Geneva married Lee F. Knight; and Shirley married Rick Berry.

Grandchildren are: Allison Wren Higgins; Mary Wren Cangahula; Christopher Wren; Jennifer Knight Rebolledo; Jessica Knight; Jonathan David Knight; Joshua Daniel Knight; Joy Knight Bohannon; Jennifer Berry Murrill and Justin Berry.

Great-grandchildren are: Rachel and Chloe Higgins; Vincent Wren; James, Michael, Juliana and Madison Rebolledo; Emma, Briley, Caleb and Charlotte Knight; Jack, Beau and Wesley Knight; Shirley and Charles Bohannon; and Charlotte and Annie Murrill.

In addition, Georgia leaves behind two sisters: Freeda Brewer and Ann Crumpton, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Weldon White; daughter, Shirley Gene Berry; and son-in-law, Bobby L. Wren.

Visitation is Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm at Coker Mathews Funeral Home, 5100 IH-30 at US 69, Greenville, TX.

Funeral Service is Thursday, June 4th, 2026, at 10 am at Coker Mathews Funeral Home, 5100 IH-30 at US 69, Greenville, TX.

Graveside Service and interment follows at Memoryland Memorial Park, West Jack Finney Blvd, Greenville, TX.

Pallbearers: Lee F. Knight, Jonathan D. Knight, Juan E. Rebolledo, Reed A. Bohannon, Christopher C. Wren, James E. Rebolledo, and J. Gene Dale.

Honorary Pallbearer: Joshua D. Knight

In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to any of her recent favorite charities:

- Fair Haven Handbells - 1330 Gessner Rd., Houston, TX 77055 Memo Line: "For Handbell Choir"
- Mid Cities Women's Clinic - mcwcfriends.com
- Gideon's International - PO Box 820561, Ft. Worth, TX 76182-0561
- Precept Ministries - give.precept.org

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