Essie White Obituary (1933 - 2024)

Essie Lee White (nee Gore), 90, of El Dorado Hills, CA, passed away on February 9, 2024. Essie was born on August 14, 1933, in Horatio, AK, to Nell (Abney) Gore and Abraham Lincoln Gore. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Bobby Sage, Lenore, and Beth Paschall, her brothers Gene Gore and L.C. Gore, her husband Edward J White, her son Robert (Mike) White, her son Allen White, and her daughter Sheri White. Essie was a woman of great character and had a deep devotion to God, Country, and family. She was known for her sense of humor, generosity, and compassion. Essie grew up in a small town in Arkansas and, like a phoenix, rose above adversity to become the remarkable lady we all knew and loved. Before the age of computers, Essie worked as the Admissions Clerk for De Anza College in Cupertino, CA. She was dedicated to her career and made a lasting impact on the lives of many students. Essie was a member of Gold Country Baptist Church in Shingle Springs, CA, and later attended Foothills Church in Cameron Park, CA. Her faith played an important role in her life. In her free time, Essie enjoyed collecting antiques and painting. These hobbies brought her joy and allowed her to express her creativity. A Celebration of Life in honor of Essie's remarkable journey will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM. We will gather at 4083 Plateau Circle, Cameron Park, CA 95682 for an intimate reflection on Essie's life. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or Shriner's Children. These organizations were close to Essie's heart, and contributions in her memory would be greatly appreciated. Green Valley Mortuary in Rescue, CA, is assisting the family during this difficult time. They are dedicated to providing compassionate and professional services to honor Essie's life. Essie Lee White leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and faith. She will be deeply missed by her surviving family members, including her daughter-in-law Patricia White, her sister Mary (Broyles) Smith, her niece Linda Broyles and husband Terry Duesterhoeft, her great nephew Misha Broyles, her nephew Morris Paschall and his family Heather, Madigan, and Jillian, her grandson Joseph White, her great-grandchildren Patrick White, April White, and Alexis White, great, great grandson Clark White and numerous other relatives and friends. May Essie's soul rest in eternal peace, and may her memories bring comfort to all who knew and loved her.