Elaine Daves White, 75, went home to be with her Lord, surrounded by family, September 13, 2025. She was the wife of Richard White and daughter of the late Paul and Ruby Daves.

In addition to her husband, left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Cyndi Bishop (Paul) and Catherine Cloninger (Scott), her granddaughter Brooke Cloninger and soon to be born great grandson Layton Briggs. A sister, Margie Frances Byars and a brother, John C. Daves.

Shew was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Thelma Williams, Robert Daves, Carolyn Hullender, Charles Daves and Dorothy Hamrick.

Born in Kings Mountain, she completed cosmetology school while in high school. She married the love of her life on April 17, 1970 and found her true calling in life, to be a wife and mother. She loved reading and being with her family and friends. She loved her church, Westover Baptist Church. A follower of Christ, she lived her witness daily and enjoyed helping, caring and providing for others. She was truly an example of her faith and saw the best of others no matter the circumstances.

A receiving of family and friends will be held Friday, September 19, 2025 from 12 - 1:30 pm at Westover Baptist Church, 114 Westover Dr., Kings Mountain, NC with a Celebration of Life Memorial Service to follow with Rev. Kevin Whittington officiating.

All other times the family will be at their respective homes.

Memorials may be made, in her name to Westover Baptist Church.

The Gore Family of White Columns Funeral Service is serving the family of Mrs. White.