Patsy White

Patsy White, age 85, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Patsy was born January 14, 1939, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph and Mary Ruth (Rines) Coulson.  She graduated from Portland High School in 1956 and worked at Jay County Hospital for 20 years as a nurse’s aide and also worked in Home Health Care, retiring in 1999.  Patsy married Ronald White on January 7, 1956 and he passed away on July 10, 1998.

Survivors include:

2 sisters:  Barbara Gilbert (husband Clyde) – Portland, Indiana

Connie Schmit (husband Terry) – Portland, Indiana

Daughter-in-law:  Debbie White – Portland, Indiana

Grandchildren:  Amanda Shobe (husband Daniel), Amelia Newhouse (husband Derek) and Anna Fosnaugh

Great-grandchildren:  Michaella Shobe, Cody Newhouse, Alexandra Newhouse, Melia Fosnaugh and Scarlett Fosnaugh

Step-grandchildren:  Stephannie Harris, Stacy Bennett, Jeffery Mast and Kellie Potter (husband Jacob)

Step-great grandchildren:  Alison Harris, Tristan Harris, Derrick Potter, Andrew Potter and Kaylee Potter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Mary Coulson; son, Terry White and sister, Joyce Coulson.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.  Pastor Phil Jellison will officiate and burial will follow at a later date in Green Park Cemetery.