Kathleen Genevieve White

Genevieve was born to Edward Alexander White and Lauretta (Fredette) White on September

3, 1947 in Warwick, New York. She spent her childhood in East Lansing, Michigan and Terre

Haute, Indiana. She earned a Master’s degree in English Literature from Indiana University.

Genevieve had a fulfilling vocation as an educator. Over the course of her career she taught all

ages from preschoolers through undergraduate students. She most enjoyed teaching

preschool at the Bloomington Montessori School. Genevieve had a special gift with young

children and was a beloved teacher.

Genevieve was an avid gardener and writer, with a home full of thriving house plants and a

trove of journals and poems. She appreciated beauty, music, nature, creativity and sharing a

good laugh. Genevieve was talented at many things throughout her life such as painting,

playing the piano, and writing but what she was best at was nurturing others. The thing that

meant the most to her in her lifetime was being a mother and a grandmother. She is

remembered by her family and friends as a kind, gentle, thoughtful and elegant lady.

Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Mary Seibert. She is survived

by her daughter Emily (Jonathan Helm) Mason and grandchildren Lance Mason, Yuki Helm,

Claire Helm, Sophia Helm, and Gabriel Helm. She is also survived by Emily’s father Lester

Mason, two brothers Mark White and Edward White, and six nieces and nephews.

The funeral Mass will be 10 am Saturday February 3 at St Paul Catholic Center in Bloomington.

Online condolences may be given at www.DayDeremiahFrye.com.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sycamore Land Trust.