of Conway, AR
July 15, 1930 - May 8, 2025
Oneta Merriman White was born on July 15,1930. She lived 94 years, 9 months and 23 days. She was born and raised in Centerville, AR located between Greenbrier and Woolly Hollow State Park. She loved being raised in the country by her loving parents; W.E. ''Eli'' Merriman and Verma Floy Selby Merriman. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Linda Merriman Free and her son, Wm. Dennis White (Pat).
She enjoyed telling stories about playing basketball in high school, where she met Gene T. White (her ex-husband and father of all five children). She loved participating in the yearly peace officer's tournament. She earned numerous 1st and 2nd place trophies and gifts.
Oneta never met a stranger. She made many friends while employed at Safeway; she considered many of her customers and colleagues as family.
Ms. White also loved working in her flower beds which were filled with irises of all colors, red, pink and white peonies, daffodils, gardenias, and roses. Many people would stop by to take photos of her flowers, which pleased her immensely.
Her greatest accomplishments and source of pride in her life were her children. She is survived by four children; Her two sons are Dr. Gary White (Joan) of Conway and Tommie White (Sophia) of Conway, and her daughter in law, Pat Penrod White, of Quitman. She is also survived by her two daughters, Genith White Crawford (Ed) of Houston, TX. and her youngest daughter, Cynthia White Craig of Conway.
She leaves behind ten grandchildren, Shannon White (Angie) of Bella Vista, Stuart White (Cindy) of Conway, Spencer White (Kim) of Rogers, Raquel White Nestlehut Dykes ( Robert) of Conway, Justin White (Mistie) of Quitman, Kimberly White Ussery (Jeremy) of Conway, Brian White (Alicia) of Dallas, TX, Pam Crawford Garner White (Todd) of Cypress TX, and Mike Crawford (Jennifer) of Midland TX; honorary grandson, Dan Nestlehut of Quitman, as well as her youngest grandson, Zachary E. Craig, of Conway.
She was a great-grandmother to seventeen and a great-great-grandmother of one. During her lifetime she knew nine generations.
She was a member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church.
There will be a Funeral Service on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, with a visitation starting one hour prior. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway.
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15 Condolence(s)
Robert Dykes
Thursday, May 15, 2025
She was always so kind to me!I enjoyed the talking with her every time I saw her!
Joe and Pat Howerton
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
We send our sincerest condolences to the family. She was a sweet lady. A real delight.
Joe and Pat Howerton
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
We send our condolences to the family. So glad we got to know her, she was a real delight.
Bradley Family
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Doctor Tommie White, Board Certified Medical Doctor
The entire Bradley family mourns the loss of your mother.
Thanks again for treating our entire family and being my friend for the past 55 years.
Rod Beasley
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Gary ( and Joan), sorry to hear about your Mom. The loss is never easy.
Rod Beasley
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Gary ( and Joan), sorry to hear about your Mom. The loss is never easy.
Lamar king
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
DR. Tommie White MD, and Sophia sorry for your loss praying for you
Bill Brents
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Tommie and family. So sorry for your loss. Your mom was precious and will be missed.
Sheila Martinez
Monday, May 12, 2025
Dr. Tommie I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I know how you helped her through the years and always put her needs first! Thank you for being so good to our family; you and Sophia have been a true blessing in our lives. God Bless you both!
Nathan Hill
Monday, May 12, 2025
Dr. Tommie. So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She will be missed. Love you brother and let me know if there’s anything I can do.
John and Judy Magee
Monday, May 12, 2025
Tommy, we are sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our mothers are so special to us. We are happy you were able to have her around for all those years. You will be in our prayers.
Vickie Butler
Monday, May 12, 2025
I hated to see that Mrs Whites mom passed passed. I loved finding her at church and giving her a hug and briefly chatting. I am sad for her family, she was a special lady and is already b missed.
Richard Kendrick
Monday, May 12, 2025
Dr. Tommie White MD, I am very sorry to hear about your mother‘s passing. I know she will be missed, and I know she loved and appreciated all you’ve done and time spent together through the years. I know she had to be proud of you Dr. Tommie White MD. I will be sending prayers your way!
Brian Wilhite
Monday, May 12, 2025
Doctor Tommie so sorry for your loss..
Ms. White will be really missed! Always loved when Doctor Tommie White would bring you to get Halloween candy at our house.
Thank you Doc. Tommie for always taking care of our health needs you are a blessing to our family.
Hal
Monday, May 12, 2025
Dr. Tommie White M.D.
So sorry for your loss.