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Joretta White

Brooklyn, NY

October 12, 1946 - January 23, 2021

Oct 12, 1946 - Jan 23, 2021

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Joretta Yvonne Boyd White born October 12, 1946 in Kinston NC to Mcever and Lula Mae Jones Boyd. She was a gentle and kind spirit that always thrived in a peaceful Atmosphere. Joretta always loved children even early on in life ; her educational experience began at Sampson Elementary School , Adkin High School in Kinston , N.C then moved she moved to Brooklyn , New York and graduated from Sarah J. Hole HighSchool , while living with her Aunt Elizabeth & Willard King . Joretta continued the rest of her education at Brooklyn College receiving her Bachelor's in education she later attended Long Island University recieving her Master's degree in Education. In 1973 Joretta married Calbert White SR . She leaves behind to cherish her memory one daughter Shenetta Boyd- Kinsey of Kinston , NC and 2 sons Calbert White JR , Travis White (Shawntevia ) one step-son David Shinn(Allison) Denise Shinn and Kristal Shinn grandchildren Destini Kinsey ( Joshua) Javon Willams , Trashawn White , Calinique White , Tristin White , David Shinn JR , Micheal Burns . Brother Arlin Boyd & sister Gladys H.

Joretta is now embraced by her heavenly father and being reunited by her ancestors that proceeded her parents siblings Thomas , Algernon , Fredrick Boyd and Anna Reese West .

She loved to go shopping for pretty clothes and enjoyed being involved in the church (Brown Memorial ) and Senior Center.

Weep not for me though I have gone
Into that gentle night
Grieve if you will, but not for long
Upon my soul’s sweet flight

I am at peace, my soul’s at rest
There is no need for tears
For with your love I was so blessed
For all those many years

There is no pain, I suffer not
The fear is now all gone
Put now these things out of your thoughts
In your memory I live on

Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not the strife
Please do not dwell upon my death
But celebrate my life

So long until we meet again . Special shout out to Mrs. Bernie Tate , Carrie Ricks and Corlis Miles for standing by her until the end . Special thanks to Brown Memorial , her friends at 21 Saint James Place all of you have a special place in my heart . Thank you all for uplifting me during a dark period .

Thank you Lawerence H. Woodard Funeral Home for your excellent service . Thank you Calvery
Hospice and Brooklyn Hospital . Thank each of you for your prayers and encouragement . Thank you Pastor Boskey , Pastor Miller , Minister Davis , Lisa Stepton-Howard thank you for all the calls , food , cards, flowers and monetary donations.

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