Mrs. Drewcelia White

October 6, 1938 - June 26, 2017

On the 6th Day of October 1938 in Palestine, Arkansas, a beautiful baby girl Drewcelia was born to the proud parents Steve and Octavia (Gussie) Anderson. Even as a child Drewcelia had always displayed such a mature and wise deposition; she decided to accept Christ at an early age. In 1956 Drewcelia was impelled to relocate to small industrious town in the state of California then known as Port Chicago. Three years later on January 7, 1959, destiny was now the driving force as Drewcelia would marry the love of her life Mr. Joe Lewis White; they would later move to the small community West Pittsburg. During this union, Drewcelia and Joe would be blessed with two beautiful children, Joseph Cleveland White and Johnnie Mae White. As the children began to grow, Drew decided it was time to seek a career. This wise decision would catapult Drewcelia into a position where she would be employed, devoted and absolutely loved by The Brookshire Family. To which the families are now forever intertwined. Drewcelia was always recognized as a very beautiful wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Also known to many as a dynamic cook and beautiful homemaker. Those loved ones who proceeded Drewcelia’s departure were: parents, Steve & Octavia Anderson and Brothers William & Jim Anderson. Drewcelia leaves to cherish her life; Loving Husband, Joe Lewis White, Children Joseph & Johnnie White both of California, Sisters, Dearstine Doyle (AR), Bennie Harris (AR), Sideria Grays (CA), JoeAnn Rivers (CA), Bettie and Samuel Johnson (CA). Grandchildren: Latoya and Terry Haygood (CA), Gina Brookshire (CA), Samantha and Steven Hill (CA), Joseph & Ayanna (CA), Jordan White (CA), and Bria Brooks (CA). Her Great grandbabies Myrdis, Tyrese, Lamonte, Josiah, Steven, and Jordynn. Funeral Services will be held Saturday July 8, 2017 at 11:00 am at El Cannon Missionary Baptist Church in Palestine, AR with the Rev. Clarence Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at El Cannon Community Cememtery.