It is with loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Mrs. Dorothy L. White , age 72, of Tallahassee, Florida, who departed this earthly life on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Viewing-visitation will be 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2026, at the TILLMAN OF TALLAHASSEE CHAPEL (850-942-1950) .

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Union Branch AME Church, 9961 Lake Road, Monticello, FL 32344, with the interment concluding in Concord AME Cemetery, 16998 Old Ro Co Co Road, Tallahassee, FL 32309.

Dorothy L. White was born in Panama City, Florida, to John L. Warren and Dorothy Jeanette Warren. She attended Rosenwald High School in Panama City, Florida, and later continued her education at William Penn High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In May of 1975, she married Carl White, Sr., in Philadelphia.

Dorothy worked for the United States Postal Service and was also a determined entrepreneur, always thinking of ways to provide for herself and the people she loved. While living in Philadelphia, Dorothy attended modeling school and enjoyed expressing herself through fashion and beauty. "Dot", as she was affectionately known by her family, loved bright colors, especially red, yellow, pink, and purple. Dot took pride in her appearance.

Dorothy had a generous heart and often helped those experiencing homelessness by offering food, drinks, and helpful information. Dorothy's greatest love was her son, Rusdy, whom she protected fiercely. She deeply adored her granddaughter, Kennedy, who reminded her of herself as a little girl and whom she loved to surprise with gifts throughout the year.

Known for her friendly spirit and playful sense of humor, Dorothy loved making people laugh. She enjoyed good food, music, singing, dancing, and family gatherings, where her joyful personality often made her the life of the celebration.

Dorothy leaves to honor and cherish her memory beloved son: Rusdy C. White; her treasured granddaughter: Kennedy White; siblings: Margie Jessup, Maggie L. Warren, Linda F. Warren, Santoria Warren, Lorraine Warren, John L. Warren, Jr., Johann S. Warren, Edward F. Warren, and Naomi C. Guthrie; along with devoted aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, friends, and neighbors.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents: John L. Warren and Dorothy Jeanette Warren; her husband: Carl White, Sr.; her siblings: Calvin B. Warren, Peggy C. Jeske, Johnnie Mae Gerlack, and Helen J. Turner; and her nephews: Drevon Warren and Mark A. Guthrie. Dorothy's laughter, kindness, and vibrant spirit will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

It is our esteemed honor to have been entrusted with the care of Ms. White and to serve the White Family.