Connie Marie White, of Eureka, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Greenwood County Hospital at the age of 87. Born on February 23, 1939, in Horton to Ira and Ruby (Simpson) Allen, Connie was raised on the Kickapoo reservation near Horton. She carried the values of her upbringing throughout her life, graduating from Powhattan High School in 1957 before beginning work at a bank in Horton. On August 2, 1970, she pledged her life and love to Jim Wilford White in Horton. Their union brought the gift of three children, and they anchored their lives and raised their family in Eureka.
Connie's life was defined by quiet service and creative joy. As a dedicated daycare provider, she offered a safe, nurturing haven for Eureka's children for many years. She found solace in sewing and crafting, turning simple thread and materials into lasting memories for those around her. Her faith and community spirit anchored her through her active fellowship at the First United Methodist Church of Eureka and her service with the Greenwood County Hospital Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Jim, in 2015.
