IN MEMORIAM: Florence Smith White, 97;
Taught Textiles, Design At SUNY Oneonta
MORRISVILLE – Florence Smith White, 97, who taught interior design and clothing/textiles at SUNY Oneonta until retiring in 1983.passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Crouse Community Center, Morrisville.
During the week before her passing, family and friends surrounded her with love, singing, prayer, Bible reading, video chats, phone calls and wonderful memories were shared and made.
She leaves behind her three children, Patricia, Winky and Karen; seven grandchildren, Michelle, Kimberly, Yuichiro, Kenji, Emilie, Eddie and Nancy; and seven great-grandchildren.
Her family members live in New York, Japan, Iowa, Virginia, Illinois and New Jersey.
Florence received her bachelor’s degree in home economics education in 1943 from the University of Vermont and her master’s from Columbia University.
She taught home economics in four public schools and after raising her family, taught interior design and clothing/textiles at the State University College at Oneonta until retiring in 1983.
She was able, through sabbaticals, internships and family/friends to travel to many U.S. destinations, Canada, England, Europe and Japan.
She was a member of many groups and organizations and was especially active in many capacities with her church, the First United Presbyterian Church in Oneonta.
Florence was an accomplished vocalist, loved singing and listening to music, especially organ.
Florence was an expert quilter and enjoyed being in the Susquehanna Valley Quilters Guild of which she was a founding member. Her family has been blessed by her many creations.
She is predeceased by her parents, Alice and Alfred; sister, Georgene; her husband, Robert; granddaughter, Cheryl; and many other relatives.
A celebration of her life will be at a future date.
Memorial gifts may be made to the First United Presbyterian Church of Oneonta, 381 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820, or Susquehanna SPCA, 4841 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326, or online at www.sqspca.org.
To light a candle or send an online condolence, visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
