OBIT: Greta L. (BARNES) WHITE, 2004, formerly of Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Sharon Miller Copyright 2007. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _______________________________________________ GRETA LOUISE WHITE Mrs. Greta Louise White, age 78, of Sacramento, CA and a former Tyrone resident, died Friday, May 14, 2004 in CA. She was born January 13, 1926 in Lewistown, the daughter of Clarence Dyer and Matilda Edwards Barnes. On June 6, 1946, following his return from World War II, she was married to Robert DeLeon White and they enjoyed a marriage of 57 years. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Robert DeLeon White Sr.; two children - Robert DeLeon White Jr.; and Adrienne Christine Douglas and husband James; grandchildren - Tiffany Newman and husband Julian; James Douglas III and wife Cheyenne; Ty Douglas; Salina Dordon and husband Michael and great grandchildren - Diara Newman; Kirah Newman; Raina Newman; Jasen Douglas; Savannah Douglas, James Douglas IV and Alijah Douglas. Also surviving is a brother William Barnes and wife Tina and a sister Marva J. McLane and husband Horace and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother Melvin Earl Barnes. Mrs. White attended grade school in Tyrone and was a graduate of Tyrone High School Class of 1944. She continued her education at Penn State University. Shortly following the White's marriage they opened "Bob's Barber Shop" which was the first successful African-American business in State College, PA. While in State College she was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church where she oversaw the church publication. The family relocated to Oxnard, CA where they resided most of their lives before relocating to Sacramento. Mrs. White was affectionately given the nickname "Puggy" by her husband. She had a loving, gentle spirit. She loved reading, writing short stories, baking (especially fresh bread), gardening, antiques, fishing, tulips, sewing and a good hot cup of tea. Funeral service for Greta Louise White was held Thursday, May 20, 2004 at South East Lawn Memorial Park, Elk Grove, CA with the Reverend Julian S. Newman officiating. Tyrone Daily Herald, June 3, 2004