of West Helena, AR

November 5, 1941 - March 26, 2022

Carrie Mae White, age 80, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born November 5, 1941 in Barton, Arkansas to the late Elsie Lucille Cox and Walter Smith. Carrie was known for her extraordinary love she had for her family.

She is survived by her three daughters, Sheila Lashley of Cave City, Arkansas, Sherry Schwantz (Harry) of Poplar Grove, Arkansas, and Stacie Newsom (Danny) of Wabash, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Andrew Allison (Amy) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Brittany Clemons, Hunter Slane, Averi Kelley (TJ), and Dannah Newsom all of West Helena; two step sons, Howard White (Joy) and Markham White (Sheila); a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; three brothers, WA Smith (Pat), George Smith, and Paul Smith (Annette); sister, Eula Faye Dacus (Charles); a host of other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her first child and only son, Fred (Buddy) Wharton, Jr.; husband, Shannon H. White; parents; two sisters, Lucille Smith and Marie Robinson.

A graveside service for Mrs. Carrie Mae White will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Arkansas. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., prior to the service at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Brother Marty Cantwell will officiate.

Honorary pallbearers are Hunter Slane, Andrew Allison, Danny Newsom, and Harry Schwantz III.

Services are directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com