Joyce Ann White, 81, of Centralia, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at her home.
Joyce was born May 30, 1940, in Centralia, the daughter of the late Robert and Hilda (Kohler) Zimmerman. She married Kenneth L. White on November 2, 1957, and he passed away on June 22, 2009.
Joyce is survived by a daughter, Tammy (White) Booth and special friend, Charles Edwin Petrea; a son, Kenneth “Bo” White and special friend, Peggy Lane, son-in-law: David Bozarth, five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her beloved parents and husband, Joyce was preceded in death by a daughter: Teresa Jane Bozarth, a granddaughter: Amber White, and a sister: Jane Clark.
Joyce retired from Ace Homart after 28 years of working as Head Cashier. She was a member of the Rock Church in Centralia, Loyal Order of the Moose No. 1219, and Elks Lodge No. 493. She enjoyed dancing, NASCAR, cooking, reading, and most of all, spending time with her family and dogs.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 1:00 PM at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia with Pastor Steve Upchurch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Centralia. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2021, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Southern IL or the charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the White Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home Facebook Page.
