She was a retired manager of Cracker Box and a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the father of her children, Billy Carol Carpenter; one son, Danny Carroll Carpenter; one brother, John Waites; two grandsons, Mikey Lee Reed and Daniel Carpenter.
Survivors include her husband, Rev. R. V. White of Possum Valley; three daughters, Karen Donaldson and husband Art of Van Buren, Lesa Etheredge and husband Bobby of Wilmar and Elaine Mitchell and husband Brent of Warren; one step son, Bill White of Monticello; two sisters, Tommie Wilson of New Hope and Sybil D. Sulephen of El Dorado; a sister-in-law, Martha Waites of Monticello; a daughter in law, Olivia Carpenter of Monticello; twelve grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, a large extended family, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 pm Friday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(18)
Carolyn Shockley Donaldson
Tillar, AR Thursday, February 11, 2016 Bro White:Once again I know your heart is breaking. We were so happy to see
the two of you together. You always looked so happy. We are
praying for you in this time of grief. Please take good care of yourself.
Carolyn and Larry Donaldson
Paige Stell
Monticello, AR Monday, February 8, 2016 You are all in my thoughts & prayers. Cherish your memories & know that she will be waiting with open arms.Love,
Paige
Ray& Robbie (Ellis) Foster
Lansdowne, VA Monday, February 8, 2016 Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. I (Robbie) went to school with Rachel. I have many fond memories of our time in school.Elvira keeler
berry creek, CA Saturday, February 6, 2016 Our memories of mom will be cherished forever we had many good times with the family may she rest peacefully.Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.Don and Eloise Hunter
Warren, AR Saturday, February 6, 2016 So sorry for your loss. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with each one of you.AJ C.
, TX Saturday, February 6, 2016 I am sorry that you are grieving the passing of Rachel. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I hope you will find some comfort in Jesus' promise of the resurrection, when those who are sleeping in death, will be raised up, and restored back to life. (John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15) May the words from these scriptures help ease your pain.CJ TANNER
Hot Springs Village, AR Friday, February 5, 2016 Brother White: My heart goes out to you. So sorry for your loss. You and Rachel were so close to Mama and Daddy. They loved you so much. Thank you for being such good friends to them. I loved Rachel from the first time I met her years ago. You were blessed to have her, as she was blessed to have you. Love you so - CJ Tanner - Gilbert's daughter. God bless you and keep you.Hazel Potts
Monticello, AR Friday, February 5, 2016 Dear Brother White and FamilyI was so sorry to hear of Rachel passing She was such a lovely Lady
always had a sweet smile She will be missed by many May you look to our precious Savior for comfort I am sorry I am not able to attend any of the services but know my prayers are with the family at this time My deepest sympathy
Hazel and alan
Arthur Donaldson
Van Buren, AR Friday, February 5, 2016 MotherYou can only have one mother,
patient, kind and true;
no other friend in all the world,
will be the same to you.
When other friends forsake you,
to mother you will return,
for all her loving kindness,
she asks nothing in return.
As we look upon her picture,
sweet memories we recall,
of a face so full of sunshine,
and a smile for one and all.
Sweet Jesus, take this message,
to our dear mother up above;
tell her how we miss her,
and give her all our love.
Gladys and James Youngblood
Monticello, AR Friday, February 5, 2016 Brother R.V We are so very sorry about Rachel's passing. Just know that we are thinking and praying for you and her family. You take care!! Love you and miss seeing you around.Karen L Donaldson
Van Buren, AR Friday, February 5, 2016 Mom I love you. I know I'll never be loved in the way that you loved me. You were very beautiful, loving, kind, sweet and a thoughtful Mother.You loved to dance, in the store, in the produce section. 'Smile' You certainly knew how to make life happy. I know you're waiting for me. I miss your giggly voice. I miss you. I love you. I love you. Your number 1 daughter, Karen.
Ben
Leonard, AR Friday, February 5, 2016 Bro White my thoughts and prayers with you in your hour of sorrowDebby Wylie
Wilmar, AR Friday, February 5, 2016 RIP Rachel. How often do you come across someone who was from your hometown. It was meant for us to meet. Thanks for being so kind.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, February 5, 2016 Rachel was such a sweet and pretty lady. I extend my sympathy to Bro. R.V. and her entire family during this sad time!James Wright
Warren, AR Friday, February 5, 2016 Lifting your family up in prayer during this most difficult time.MARK HAYNES
MONTICELLO, AR Friday, February 5, 2016 WHAT A SWEET AND KIND LADY SHE WAS. MAY OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN GIVE YOU ALL COMFORT AT THIS TIMECarole (Doss) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Thursday, February 4, 2016 Bro. R. V. I'm so sorry to learn of Rachel's passing. She was such a beautiful person. Although we were distant cousins I had not seen much of her since our growing up years when she would be in Green Hill visiting. I hope you will accept my sincere sympathy on your great loss and lean on the Lord for strength, comfort and peace. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I've known you so many years and still appreciate the fact you did such a wonderful job when you told my Dad's (E.P. Doss) life story when he passed.Sincerely,
Carole Doss Rushing
Bobby&Lesa Etheredge
Warren, AR Thursday, February 4, 2016 I love you with all my heart. I know that you are in a much better place. Til we meet again.