Ernestine DeBerry White of Pasadena, Texas, passed away on November 22, 2023. She was born December 2, 1932, to Wiley and Inez DeBerry in Jewett, Texas. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Glen White, celebrating 71 years together. She was also preceded in death by her son Jerry Glen White and brothers-in-law Eddie DeZell and Bill McCrary.

Ernestine’s survivors are her daughter Kristi Lynne Nelson and husband Rory; grandchildren Tabatha Sotelo, Kelly Anagnos and husband Chris, Kaitlynne Lazarus and Jackie Stabell, Hunter Deardorff and wife Aly and Justin Nelson; great grandchildren Maddie and Haley, Lincoln, Hendrix and Sloane and Ian; her sister Nelda DeZell; and her nieces and nephews Steve and wife Mary, Lori and husband Bobby, Chuck and wife Leti, Brad and wife Loty, Cecily and husband David, Mandi and husband Ben, Candi and husband Matt, several great nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law Nelda McCrary. She leaves many special friends and relatives.

Ernestine worked at Pasadena ISD and LaPorte ISD and was an active member of Golden Acres Baptist Church in Pasadena since 1953. She taught Sunday school for many years. She loved her church, and she never met a stranger. She was always ready to help anyone who needed it.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Golden Acres Baptist Church, 2812 Pansy Street, Pasadena, Texas 77503.

Pallbearers are Hunter Deardorff, Rory Nelson, Chase Coppedge, Steve Deardorff, Tommy Jackson and Chris Anagnos.