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Delight White

May 20, 1927 - August 2, 2021

Delight White, 94, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 at her home. She was born in Illinois on May 30, 1927 to the late Andrew and Esther May Huff Stephens. Delight worked at Goodwill in Owensboro, Kentucky for many years before she went on to become a homemaker. She was devout in her Baptist faith, and enjoyed spending time with her family. She took great pride in her yard, and especially enjoyed mowing.

Along with her parents, Delight was preceded in death by her husband, James B. White, Jr.; her daughters, June Medley, Mary Ann Rickard; and her brothers.

Delight is survived by her children, JD (Bettye) White, Jack (Ginger) White, Carolyn “Kitty” (Kenny) Bowlds; 5 grandchildren, Andy (Tonya) Hill, April White, Alan White, Josh Nelson, and Jenny Rickard; 9 great-grandchildren.

Burial will be 2:30 pm Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Owensboro Memorial Gardens.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. White. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Delight White and sign her virtual guestbook by going to www.haleymcginnis.com