Jane Gay White
July 13, 1926 ~ July 19, 2020
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ROCKY MOUNT - Jane Gay White, age 94, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on July 13, 1926, she was the only child of the late James G. Gay and Nell Conner Gay. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William H. White, Jr. and many of her beloved friends.
Jane graduated from Rocky Mount High School and Women's College in Greensboro. She began her 30 year teaching career in Roanoke Rapids only to return home for a long career at Rocky Mount Senior High School. Jane was an advisor with the school yearbook which took her and her students to New York City many times. Former students would see her around town and speak to her about their experiences with her at school. Jane was always delighted by their kindness. After retirement, she volunteered at Nash General Hospital for 16 years. Jane was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church serving on several committees. She loved her William Whitehead Sunday School Class often serving as their teacher. Jane was an active member of many clubs and organizations, such as Delta Kappa Gamma, DAR, Bridge Club, Garden Club, Book Club, and N.C.A.E. She loved to travel and go to the beach with family and friends.
Jane leaves behind a loving family of two daughters, two sons-in-law, four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Daughters are Gay Whitney and husband, David, of New Bern, and Susan Carroll and husband, Allen, of Autryville; grandchildren are Melissa Cline and husband, David, of State Road, Kelly Bunn and husband, Michael, of Clayton, Stephanie Taylor and husband, Eric, of Fuquay-Varina, Kevin Carroll and wife, Kimberly, of Stedman; great-grandchildren, Miles, Sebastian, Liam, Ava, Austin, Jace, Joy, Nathan, and James.
A Private Family Service to celebrate Jane's life will be held at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Mausoleum. Entombment will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 100 South N. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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A Private Family Service to celebrate Jane's life will be held at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Mausoleum. Entombment will follow the service.
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Mausoleum
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
A Private Family Service to celebrate Jane's life will be held at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Mausoleum. Entombment will follow the service.
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Sorry for your loss great teacher
I so enjoyed getting to know Jane at lunch in the teachers’ lounge at Rocky Mount High School. Graciously sharing her wisdom about school, her students, her children, her grandchildren and about life, she kept us thoroughly entertained. We had some good laughs together in that lounge on the 100 hall! I also loved seeing her at DKG meetings after she retired. She was certainly a dedicated teacher. I feel very blessed to have know her.
Mrs. White was my typing teacher. She was always kind and patient and a very good teacher.
Mrs. White was my Typing teacher and taught me in Office Occupations Class. I learned skills that I used throughout my long career in banking. She was always very encouraging to me and I always appreciated her interest in me. I pray the Lord will comfort you during this difficult time.
Susan and Gay, Like Diane and others, many of came to know and love Jane through that wonderful 100-hall teachers’ lounge. Not that we were lounging. It was the gathering place where we had lunches, asked questions, and came to know everyone’s families. Fifteen minutes a day really adds up over the decades. She gave us all support, shared her experience and knowledge, and laughed like there was no tomorrow. It was a bright day when we ran into each other when out and about, especially after she retired. What a mark she left on us. My only regret is that we cannot be there to see you in this new world of ours. Debra Kincheloe — from the days of those manual typewriters with missing keys and dry, faded ribbons.
Susan and Gay, Don and I are sorry to learn of Jane’s passing. She was such a lovely lady and I always loved being in her company. Her long life was well lived and she will be missed by many, especially family. I am sorry that we won’t be able to share this time with you but please know that we are thinking of all of you and send our love and virtual hugs
Thinking of you all in this difficult time.
I’ve known Jane Gay White my entire life. My father, Bennie Taylor worked for her Dad, Jimmie Gay for years. She was always so very kind and quite a lady. Susan and Gay, I am so very sorry for your loss.
In memory of Jane Gay White, Alice lit a candle
Your mother was my home room teacher 51 years ago. I still vividly remember her kindness.