Blanche White

 Blanche White, age 84, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at Camelot Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born on Wednesday, March 13, 1940, in Esther to the late Burlon and Pearl (McCutcheon) Jenkerson.

 She was a former assembly worker at Bussman, where she worked diligently for many years. Blanche found solace in her faith and was a devout Christian who frequented various churches in the area. Known for her love of jigsaw puzzles, quilt collecting, and Bingo games, she brought joy to those around her with her infectious laughter and warm spirit.

 In addition to her parents, Blanche was preceded in death by siblings, Berlin Jenkerson, Mary Currington, Donald Jenkerson, Ruth Stinnitt, Gladine Lashley and husband Nicholas, Cletus Jenkerson, Harold Jenkerson, Doris Preston and husband Donald, Johnny Jenkerson, Rita Wofford and husband Ralph, Barbara Gammon and husband Harlow, Susan Lundmark and her beloved fur baby Muffin. 

 Blanche is survived by her siblings, James Jenkerson and wife Becky, David Jenkerson, Charles Jenkerson and wife Donna, Janis Gowen and husband Jerry; sister-in-law, Ann Jenkerson; special niece, Kay Marler; nephew, Charlie Jenkerson along with other nieces, nephews and friends. 

 Visitation will be held at C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 9:00 AM until service time of 11:00 AM with Pastors Jimmy Jenkerson and Brian Jenkerson officiating. Burial to follow at Saint Francois Memorial Park in Bonne Terre.