Theresa Elaine White

Terry enjoyed cooking shows, music (oldies), flowers, watching horror movies, working in the yard and Bigfoot. Most of all , she enjoyed the time she spent with her family and her baby, Bitz.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 59 years, James White of the home, her children, Paula Bates and husband Steven of Shelby, NC, Tina Mace and husband Brian of Columbus, NC, Melissa White of Asheville, NC, Tory White of Hudson, NC, siblings, Edward Paul Pliska of Vero Beach, FL, Christopher Joseph Pliska of Lansac, France, and Mary Catherine Newell of Thousand Oaks, CA.

Also surviving are her grandchildren, Austin Mace of Columbus, NC, Brandon McGee and wife Carmen of Hickory, NC, Savannah McGee of Asheville, NC, Christopher Bates and wife Krishta Bates of Kite, KY, great-grandchildren, Reece Losey, Rowan Losey, Laila Ramseur, Zeke Ramseur, Archer McGee, Char' Lee McGee, Arionna Johnson, Miya Johnson, Briean Bates and Waylon Bates.

In keeping with her wishes, no public services will be held.

Terry was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorials in honor of Terry be made to The Cats Cradle of Morganton at www.thecatscradle.org or PO Box 1915 Morganton, NC 28655.

Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home is honored to serve the White family.