Emogene White

Emogene (Morley) White, 100, of Windsor, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at her niece’s home near Windsor. She was born September 8, 1919, in Pettis County, Mo., near Windsor, the daughter of James Milton Mullins and Lydia Elizabeth (Hughes) Mullins. In 1939, in Green Ridge, Mo., she married Willis Donald Morley and he preceded her in death on March 6, 1979. She then married Jim White and he also preceded her in death. Emogene worked at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor for 15 years. She also cleaned houses and then did babysitting for many years in her home. Caring for her family and children brought her joy. She also enjoyed piecing quilts and especially finishing the backs of quilts for family members. She was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church, Manilla. Survivors include many nieces and nephews, including Dorothy Kruse, Windsor, Mo., whom she lived with the last 6 years of her life. In addition to her husband Don and her husband Jim, she was preceded in death by twin infant daughters, Velma and Thelma; 6 brothers, James Mullins, Wade Mullins, Junior Mullins, Ace Mullins, Albert Mullins, and Jewel Mullins; and 2 sisters, Lydia Mae Seaburn and Mildred Elizabeth Neffendorf. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2019, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, with Rev. Dan Hankins officiating. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to Antioch Baptist Church or Laurel Oak Cemetery in care of the funeral home.