Jean Florence White

October 14, 1924 - February 15, 2021

GREER – Jean Florence White, 96, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on February 25, 2021. A Florida native, Jean was born October 14, 1924 in Jacksonville and, on Christmas eve in 1942, married a handsome Navy aircraft mechanic, Frederick C. White. Jean served as secretary of the United Methodist Church in Belle Glade FL for 20 years before moving to Lakeland FL, in 1976 where she worked for the United Methodist Conference headquarters in the print shop as a layout artist supporting the printing needs of the Conference and its churches. After retirement, she continued to stay active in the community donating her time as a volunteer in the gift shop at Lakeland Regional Medical Center until the age of 90. She was a talented artist and avid reader. In her spare time, she enjoyed doing craft projects and working in her garden. She moved to Greer SC in 2018 to live with her son. Jean is survived by her three children; daughter, Catherine L. Trifiletti (Giuseppi); daughter, Janice L Heran; and son, Paul F. White (Patricia); eight grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, husband and sister, Audrey Colburn. No memorial will be held at this time. Family members will be invited to a private gathering as Jean is interred next to her husband, Fred, in Glen Abby Memorial Gardens in Auburndale, Florida.