Sallie Mae White, 88, of Rockdale passed away peacefully at her home on Oct. 9, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. Burial will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the funeral home.
Born June 24, 1938, in Cameron, she lived 88 years, known for her love, kindness, and devotion to others.
On May 2, 1958, Sallie Mae married MC White of Minerva. Together, they established a home grounded in love, family and enduring companionship.
Sallie graduated from O.J. Thomas in 1956. She later served the Rockdale Independent School District as a bus driver and retired after a dedicated career.
Sallie was the daughter of M.K. Keith and Lelia Bell Campbell.
She was preceded in death by her husband, MC White; son Gary White (Misty); parents; her stepmother, Orlean Keith; and five siblings (three sisters and two brothers).
Her devoted family, including her three daughters, is entrusted with her legacy: Theresa White of Cypress, Angela White of Rockdale and Wanda White of Rockdale. She was the proud grandmother of Kolby (Erica) White of Austin and Kortlin (Kristina) White of Keller and the loving great-grandmother of Kalani, Kolby Jr., Sadie, Kamila, Kaelyn and Kori.
She is also survived by her sister, Dr. Kathryn Morgan of Birmingham, Alabama; her sister- in-law, Carolyn (Donald) Cooper; her brother-in-law, Roy Ross of Houston; and numerous other relatives and friends who will cherish her memory.
Sallie will be remembered for her quiet kindness, generous spirit and gentle strength. She graciously welcomed others and took pleasure in preparing special meals, caring for her yard and watching westerns on television.
Her visits with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were especially meaningful and created lasting memories.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or a charity of the donor’s choice in Sallie’s memory, in recognition of her lifelong generosity and kindness.