Phyllis Geraldine (Jeri) White

September 2, 1923 - January 31, 2014

Obituary submitted by family. Jeri White, age 90, of Brookfield died Friday, January 31, 2014 at McLarney Manor, Brookfield. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 4 at 2:00pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, Brookfield. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until the time of service at the church. Burial will be at the National Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Memorials to Trinity United Methodist Church may be left at or mailed to the church at 300 S Main St, Brookfield, MO 64628. On-line registry to www.rhodesfh.com Phyllis Geraldine (Killian) White was born September 2, 1923 in Seymour, Missouri, daughter of J. P. and Grace Killian. On July 11, 1942, she married Rev. Paul E. White. He preceded her in death May 30, 1988. After graduating from Central High School in Springfield, Jeri worked as a telephone operator at South West Bell. Jeri was a homemaker and worked in the church with her husband. She was a Children's Choir Director, Church camp counselor and United Methodist Youth Leader for many years and in many different churches she and her husband served. She was a member of PEO and the Missouri Extension Club, and the United Methodist Women. Jeri enjoyed cooking, playing golf and card games with friends. Survivors include a daughter, Suzy Moore of Columbia, Missouri and two sons, Rev. G. Patrick White and wife Cheryl, Allegan, Michigan and Rev. Michael K. White and wife Linda of Brookfield. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Killian, Springfield and one sister, Maureen Wilson of Branson; several nieces and nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rev. Paul White; and one brother, Bill Killian.