Shirley Cleek White Obituary
We bid farewell to Shirley Cleek White of Kingsport, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 25, 2025 at the age of 89. Shirley Cleek touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Cleek and Lillie Harkleroad Cleek; her husband P. C. White; her children, Robert White and Arlene Rosenbaum; her grandson Lawrence T. DeFreece III (Larry); and her great grandchildren, Christopher Kyker and Jackson Mathias DeFreece.
She is survived by: her daughter Cindy DeFreece; her son-in-law Lawrence Tip; her children, Darlene White Bright and Mark White (Rebecca); her son-in-law Bob Rosenbaum; and her caregivers, Mitzi Oliver, Shayla, Kesley and Lexie. She is also survived by several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 30th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM at the Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services (800 Truxton Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, April 30th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services (800 Truxton Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 1st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the East Lawn Memorial Park (4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664).
