Phyllis West White, 81, of Hamden, departed this life February 6, 2010.
Born in New Haven, CT, October 14, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Raymond C. West and Mary Carr Vaughn.
Prior to retiring, she was employed at the University of New Haven as an Academic Advisor.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her former spouse, Edward T. White, Sr.; sons, Edward T. Jr., Keith D., Craig A. and Barry D. White; a daughter, Anita White Riddick; fourteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda White-Epps and a sister, Natalie West Wall.
A celebration of Phyllis W. White's life and legacy will be held Friday, February 12, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Dixwell Avenue Congregational United Church of Christ, 217 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Phyllis W. White to Sisters’ Journey, P.O. Box 6267, Hamden, CT 06517; Sickle Cell Disease Association of Southern CT, 545 Whalley Ave., New Haven, CT 06511; and/or Dixwell Avenue Congregational United Church of Christ, 217 Dixwell Ave., New Haven, CT 06511.
