Nellie Marie (McDonald) White

Funeral Service for Mrs. Nellie McDonald White,70 of Decatur, Alabama will be 11:00AM Saturday May 25, 2024, at United Pentecostal Jubilee House of Prayer with the Rev. Emelio Sanchez officiating. Inhumation will follow in Sterrs Cemetery. The body will lie in repose one hour prior to service. Public viewing will be Friday from 12:00PM until 5:00PM at Reynolds Funeral Home

Nellie Marie McDonald White was born November 13, 1953 in Decatur, AL to  the late Mr. Thomas McDonald and Mrs. Mary Alice Bates McDonald.  She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

Kelly attended Westlawn Elementary School and Lakeside High School.

Nellie “Vickie”, as she was affectionately known, confessed a belief and hope in Christ at an early age. Her walk in faith was amazing and never went unnoticed by her children, sisters, brother, family and church family. Vickie had a heart of gold and was always showing concern and compassion, ready and willing to help when needed. She joined Wayman Chapel AME Church under Pastor Robert Hereford in earlier years. She was active and fellowshipped faithfully with The Dream Center with Harold Coomer and fellowship with Pastor Evangelist Emilo Diaz Sanchez of Calvary Assembly.  She was always willing to help at church in any way she could. Vickie loved church and displayed all the qualities of a great woman of God. She served her church faithfully until her health declined. Vickie had the most beautiful personality and the most amazing smile and dimples. She was a great wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved going on short and long rides, fishing, shopping, and going out to eat at her favorite buffets.

Nellie was preceded in death by; her parents, Thomas McDonald and Mary Alice Bates McDonald; her husband, Charles Edward White; one daughter; two brothers; one being her twin; her stepfather, Mr. Levolia (Goat) Hill.

She leaves to cherish her memory; her children, whom she adored, Charles (Alice) McDonald of Leighton, AL, Pamela Michelle White of Decatur, Edward Cortez White of Athens, AL; three granddaughters, Sequoia Horton of Atlanta, GA, Erykah White, Raven White of Decatur; two grandsons, Jamarus Franklin of TN and H. Nicholas Alexander of Decatur; eight grandchildren; five sisters, Shirley Hill, Donna Hill Williams, Lavon H. Minor all of Decatur, Rev Dora Hill-Truelove of Dothan, AL and Geraldine Tonya S. Dancy of Athens, AL; one brother, Elder Thomas L. Sykes (Catina) of Decatur; two step sisters, Barbara Ann McDonald Stone and Jackqueline McDonald both Chattanooga, TN; one aunt, Nellie Mae Fitzpatrick of Decatur; three sisters-in-law, Juanita Belue, Laura (Tom) and Dorothy Kellum all of Leighton, AL; two brothers-in-law, Eddie (Christine) White of Muscle Shoals, AL and Paul (Luebertha) White of Decatur; a loving and devoted friend, Mr. Robert Vaughn and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

.  Ms. White transitioned May 15, 2024, at her residence. 

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