Emily Maria White

Emily Maria White, 38, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at NMMC in Tupelo, MS. Emily fought so hard to
beat covid, but God had other plans. Emily was born in Tupelo, MS on November 2, 1983. She was raised by her
grandmother, spending most of her time as child with her cousins on Murphy Rd. She was a graduate of Mantachie High
School and attended Union Grove Church of God of Prophecy. She enjoyed her friends, family and playing bingo. She
was employed by Magnolia Bingo for 13 years where she grew to love her coworkers. Emily adored Pugs and
everything about her was Lime Green.
She is survived by her mother, Susan Maria Stovall; aunt, Sonja Dea Hill; brother, William John Worthey (Jessica);
brother, Joshua Ray Worthey; Step Brother, Justin Burrleson; Sister, Amy Lewis ( Anthony); Step sister, Jennifer
Newcomb; Uncle, Jerry White (Lisa); Uncle Tony White (Judy); Nieces and nephews; Abigail, Bailey, William, Isaac,
Brayden, Emily, Elizabeth, and Ezekiel; Cousins, Susan Smith, Jared White, Justin White, Samantha White and Blake
White and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, whom she adored. Her extended family Charlotte Gant, Brandy
Gant (Marvin), Blake Gant (Amber), Tabitha Harrelson (Stephen), Jaylen Gant (Grace), Shakiera, Jordon, McKenzie,
Alaric, James, Nila, Jason, Charlie Ann.
Emily went to heaven to be with her grandfather, William Lee White; grandmother Vera Lorece White, father, Danny Lee
White and Cousin, Brandon Lee White
Pallbearers: Bill Worthey, Casey Smith, Blake White, Justin White, Jase White and Jaylen Gant.
Honorary Pallbearers: Joshua Worthey, Cynthia Dill, Magnolia Bingo Family, Super Bingo Family
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Union Grove Church of God of Prophecy, 468 Rd
1650 Mooreville, MS 38857 @ 2pm with Brother Jared White and Bishop Ryan Napalo officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The viewing will begin
at 11am. Our Associated family are honored and grateful to have been chosen to serve Emily and her family.