Mary L. White

Mary White… I’ve known her my whole life from Long Beach to Moreno Valley. I especially got closer to her when my grandmother died, Bennie Davis. She comforted me because she knew my grandmother. She said she felt a bond with my grandma because my grandma had successfully raised 6 children so she would look to her as an example. When Mary retired she wanted to start pioneering but her health was holding her back. I told her to take baby steps, start a weekly routine, and see what she can do. Then start pioneering when she knows she can do it. She started pioneering and I had the privilege of attending Pioneer school with her. I loved working with her in the ministry because she was so humble. I would compliment her and she would sometimes cry. I would tell her she was such a faithful example of service to Jehovah. I loved her and how she loved houses and owning properties and she told me to look in to the neighborhood that I liked, the house that I liked, and pray to Jehovah about it. She even showed me how to make fried chicken one time. She was so positive always upbuilding to me. When I found out she had cancer, I rushed to her house. We just visited and talked about her garden and girly things. Then she explained her situation in a very steady tone. I tried to be strong but my voice cracked to hold back the tears. She said we are not going to cry. She said she had full confidence in Jehovah, she was not afraid, and trusted in him for her future. I admire her faith, her loyalty, her generosity. What a giving woman. I miss her, but I know I will see her again. -Revelation 21:3,4; John 5:28,29; Acts 24:15