Blanche Evelyn White, age 71, daughter of Homer and Myrtle Hale Adams, was born Oct. 2, 1933 in Cabool. She passed away Sept. 25, 2005, in the Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston.
Blanche grew up in the Cabool area, attending school there and graduating from Cabool High School.
On Nov. 14, 1953, she married Jack White, and to this union two sons were born, Robert and Mark.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Myrtle; and one brother, Lloyd Adams.
She is survived by her husband Jack of Houston; two sons; Bob and wife, Vanessa of Cabool, and Mark and Pat of Houston; one brother, Louie Adams and wife, Lou of Cabool; one sister, Beulah Adams of Cabool; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Blanche began her working career early in life working in the insurance field in Florida, Cabool and Houston. At one time, she thought she knew everyone in Texas County and probably did. She also worked in their family business for several years.
She had her first political venture in 1979 serving on the Texas County Memorial Hospital board for six years. She felt this was most worthwile and benefited everyone in Texas County. This was her way of helping those in need.
Then in 1985, she was elected as Texas County associate county commissioner. She was small in stature but larger than life when it came to protecting and representing the best interests of the citizens of Texas County. She was known by many county officials as "Commissioner Dynamite".
Of the 300 plus county commissioners in the state, everyone knew her. She was a stranger to no one. She never let her physical disability get in the way of representing her county. She enjoyed attending the annual meetings of the Missouri Association of Counties where she met and made friends with many county officials and service providers.
She was very active in various county, regional and state associations and organizations involving local governments. she was on the county commission when Texas and Wright counties began the planning process for an enhanced 911 emergency phone system.
Even after her tenure as county commissioner, she would often visit the courthouse to keep current on the happenings of county government.
After her county commissioner position, Blanche was elected mayor of the City of Houston in 1991. Many projects were implemented during her two-term reign as mayor.
After all those years serving the public, in 2000-2003, Blanche still had the desire to do more and served on the Houston Housing Inc. board for four years until her health prohibited her from attending.
Blanche had a strong desire to help those less fortunate. Always checking on those with sickness in their family to tell them they were in her prayers. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
Services are 2 p.m. today (Thursday), Sept. 29, at the Ozark Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Hamilton officiating. Burial is in the Pine Lawn Cemetrey under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Evans Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Care.
Blanche grew up in the Cabool area, attending school there and graduating from Cabool High School.
On Nov. 14, 1953, she married Jack White, and to this union two sons were born, Robert and Mark.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Myrtle; and one brother, Lloyd Adams.
She is survived by her husband Jack of Houston; two sons; Bob and wife, Vanessa of Cabool, and Mark and Pat of Houston; one brother, Louie Adams and wife, Lou of Cabool; one sister, Beulah Adams of Cabool; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Blanche began her working career early in life working in the insurance field in Florida, Cabool and Houston. At one time, she thought she knew everyone in Texas County and probably did. She also worked in their family business for several years.
She had her first political venture in 1979 serving on the Texas County Memorial Hospital board for six years. She felt this was most worthwile and benefited everyone in Texas County. This was her way of helping those in need.
Then in 1985, she was elected as Texas County associate county commissioner. She was small in stature but larger than life when it came to protecting and representing the best interests of the citizens of Texas County. She was known by many county officials as "Commissioner Dynamite".
Of the 300 plus county commissioners in the state, everyone knew her. She was a stranger to no one. She never let her physical disability get in the way of representing her county. She enjoyed attending the annual meetings of the Missouri Association of Counties where she met and made friends with many county officials and service providers.
She was very active in various county, regional and state associations and organizations involving local governments. she was on the county commission when Texas and Wright counties began the planning process for an enhanced 911 emergency phone system.
Even after her tenure as county commissioner, she would often visit the courthouse to keep current on the happenings of county government.
After her county commissioner position, Blanche was elected mayor of the City of Houston in 1991. Many projects were implemented during her two-term reign as mayor.
After all those years serving the public, in 2000-2003, Blanche still had the desire to do more and served on the Houston Housing Inc. board for four years until her health prohibited her from attending.
Blanche had a strong desire to help those less fortunate. Always checking on those with sickness in their family to tell them they were in her prayers. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
Services are 2 p.m. today (Thursday), Sept. 29, at the Ozark Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Hamilton officiating. Burial is in the Pine Lawn Cemetrey under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Evans Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Care.
Blanche Evelyn White, age 71, daughter of Homer and Myrtle Hale Adams, was born Oct. 2, 1933 in Cabool. She passed away Sept. 25, 2005, in the Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston.
Blanche grew up in the Cabool area, attending school there and graduating from Cabool High School.
On Nov. 14, 1953, she married Jack White, and to this union two sons were born, Robert and Mark.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Myrtle; and one brother, Lloyd Adams.
She is survived by her husband Jack of Houston; two sons; Bob and wife, Vanessa of Cabool, and Mark and Pat of Houston; one brother, Louie Adams and wife, Lou of Cabool; one sister, Beulah Adams of Cabool; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Blanche began her working career early in life working in the insurance field in Florida, Cabool and Houston. At one time, she thought she knew everyone in Texas County and probably did. She also worked in their family business for several years.
She had her first political venture in 1979 serving on the Texas County Memorial Hospital board for six years. She felt this was most worthwile and benefited everyone in Texas County. This was her way of helping those in need.
Then in 1985, she was elected as Texas County associate county commissioner. She was small in stature but larger than life when it came to protecting and representing the best interests of the citizens of Texas County. She was known by many county officials as "Commissioner Dynamite".
Of the 300 plus county commissioners in the state, everyone knew her. She was a stranger to no one. She never let her physical disability get in the way of representing her county. She enjoyed attending the annual meetings of the Missouri Association of Counties where she met and made friends with many county officials and service providers.
She was very active in various county, regional and state associations and organizations involving local governments. she was on the county commission when Texas and Wright counties began the planning process for an enhanced 911 emergency phone system.
Even after her tenure as county commissioner, she would often visit the courthouse to keep current on the happenings of county government.
After her county commissioner position, Blanche was elected mayor of the City of Houston in 1991. Many projects were implemented during her two-term reign as mayor.
After all those years serving the public, in 2000-2003, Blanche still had the desire to do more and served on the Houston Housing Inc. board for four years until her health prohibited her from attending.
Blanche had a strong desire to help those less fortunate. Always checking on those with sickness in their family to tell them they were in her prayers. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
Services are 2 p.m. today (Thursday), Sept. 29, at the Ozark Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Hamilton officiating. Burial is in the Pine Lawn Cemetrey under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Evans Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Care.
Blanche grew up in the Cabool area, attending school there and graduating from Cabool High School.
On Nov. 14, 1953, she married Jack White, and to this union two sons were born, Robert and Mark.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Myrtle; and one brother, Lloyd Adams.
She is survived by her husband Jack of Houston; two sons; Bob and wife, Vanessa of Cabool, and Mark and Pat of Houston; one brother, Louie Adams and wife, Lou of Cabool; one sister, Beulah Adams of Cabool; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Blanche began her working career early in life working in the insurance field in Florida, Cabool and Houston. At one time, she thought she knew everyone in Texas County and probably did. She also worked in their family business for several years.
She had her first political venture in 1979 serving on the Texas County Memorial Hospital board for six years. She felt this was most worthwile and benefited everyone in Texas County. This was her way of helping those in need.
Then in 1985, she was elected as Texas County associate county commissioner. She was small in stature but larger than life when it came to protecting and representing the best interests of the citizens of Texas County. She was known by many county officials as "Commissioner Dynamite".
Of the 300 plus county commissioners in the state, everyone knew her. She was a stranger to no one. She never let her physical disability get in the way of representing her county. She enjoyed attending the annual meetings of the Missouri Association of Counties where she met and made friends with many county officials and service providers.
She was very active in various county, regional and state associations and organizations involving local governments. she was on the county commission when Texas and Wright counties began the planning process for an enhanced 911 emergency phone system.
Even after her tenure as county commissioner, she would often visit the courthouse to keep current on the happenings of county government.
After her county commissioner position, Blanche was elected mayor of the City of Houston in 1991. Many projects were implemented during her two-term reign as mayor.
After all those years serving the public, in 2000-2003, Blanche still had the desire to do more and served on the Houston Housing Inc. board for four years until her health prohibited her from attending.
Blanche had a strong desire to help those less fortunate. Always checking on those with sickness in their family to tell them they were in her prayers. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
Services are 2 p.m. today (Thursday), Sept. 29, at the Ozark Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Hamilton officiating. Burial is in the Pine Lawn Cemetrey under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Evans Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Care.
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