J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

White, Lydia B.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Lydia Bertha Bresko White, 89, of Chester passed away on Friday, March 20, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Anne Rybar Bresko; husband, Chesley Ford White; brothers, Albert, John, Emmett, and George Bresko and sisters, Anne Comack and Emily Tassell. Lydia retired from Sears & Roebuck. She is survived by her children, Barbara White Jernigan and husband, Gerald of Chesterfield County, VA, Rose White Lough and husband, Willard of Surfside Beach, SC, Chestine F. White-Elmore and husband, Alfred of Chester, VA, Lynda M. White of Big Pine Key, FL, and Ronnie Ford White of Umatilla, FL; grandchildren, Phillip R. Blunt, Jr. of Milledgeville, GA, Frederick Joseph Blunt, II of Burke, VA, Lydia Lee Poole of Tallahassee, FL, Owen Otis Poole, III of Big Pine Key, FL, and John Chesley White Poole of Big Pine Key, FL; sister, Ruth Bresko Hackleman and husband, Bill of Dimmitt, TX and numerous nephews and nieces. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Friday, March 27, 2009 at Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Kingsland Fire & EMS, Bermuda Fire & EMS, Enon Volunteer Fire & EMS, or Chester Village Station Fire & EMS c/o Chesterfield Fire & EMS, P.O. Box 40, Chesterfield, VA 23832-0040. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Chestine & Alfred,
Having recently lost my Dad, I just want to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
God bless you and all of Mrs. White's family.
Peace,
Rose Ellen

Posted by: Rose Ellen Stewart Young at March 25, 2009 11:01 AM

Rose and Will,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We know you will miss her. Please allow us to help in any way, if at all possible. Looking forward to your safe return to the beach, Susanna and Michael Wildt

Posted by: Susanna and Michael Wildt at March 24, 2009 04:42 PM

Chestine and family: We are saddened to learn of the loss of your Mom. She's had a long, hard struggle and now she is at peace. Just want you to know our thoughts and prayers remain with you all during this difficult time.

Posted by: Jim & Judy Russell at March 24, 2009 01:13 PM

Our thoughts and our love are with all of you. You have been special longtime friends. Teri and I both, especially Teri, have alot of fond memories spent in the White household growing up and Lydia was always a special Mom to us.

Teri (Bristow) & Jerry Gordon
Linda Bristow

Posted by: Linda Bristow at March 23, 2009 08:08 PM

Lynda,
So sorry to hear about your mother's passing; it seems like no matter how much we prepare ourselves for this time, we are never ready to say good-bye to our "Mama's." It was obvious how much she meant to you, so I know this will be a difficult time--take strength from those wonderful kids of yours.
See you next week...
Love,
Martha

Posted by: Martha Marshall at March 23, 2009 10:41 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you on the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful lady to have known and I have fond memories of Lydia B back when in the days I was in high school and college. I can hear her now saying, "Lynnnnnndaaaaaa!!! I know you will miss her greatly.

Posted by: Becky Goodwyn Massie at March 22, 2009 08:53 PM

I am deeply sadden by the death of Lydia Poole. Her daughter, Lynda, has been one of my dearest friends for over 25 years and her mother was a big part of our lives when we were raising our children on Big Pine Key. Lydia was such a part of our cooperative preschool, and I have many fond memories of her at all of our events. She was warm and loving, and as a result became important to all of us who knew her. She is a special lady. My sympathies go to all her children and grandchildren, many who have been part of my life. My thoughts are with all of you.
Much love, Sharon Thomas

Posted by: Sharon Thomas at March 22, 2009 08:06 PM

To the family and friends of Ms. White, please except our deepest sympathy for your loss. There are not enough words to describe how kind and loving she was. Although we only had the honor to meet her a couple of times. We will never forget the time we spent with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Eric, Samantha, Jessica, Erica and Nicole.

Posted by: Eric, Samantha and the girls at March 22, 2009 07:54 PM

My deepest condolences to all the family in the passing of your mother, Lydia. I remember visiting in your home as a friend of Ronnie when we were children. Our families attended church together and I have good memories of you all and your mom and dad. I remember riding in your 'woodie' station wagon. Seems it had a third seat to carry a sizable family! I wish I could be there personally to express my condolences, but I live in Ohio and will be unable to attend the services. May God's richest blessings be on you all in this time of sorrow.

Posted by: Carroll Paden at March 22, 2009 06:53 PM

Barbara,
We have been out of town and just heard about your Mother's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers and just know that your Mother is at peace now.

Take care, we will see you Friday.

Love,
Keith & Laura Womack

Posted by: Keith & Laura Womack at March 22, 2009 04:49 PM

my very deep sympathies to rose and will with the loss of mrs. white........altho, i was never lucky enough to have known this fine lady, it is a pleasure to acknowledge her life and her passing out of respect. if she was anything like rose lough then she was the best. god bless her spirit.

Posted by: phil beasley at March 22, 2009 02:16 PM