M. Frances White

Mary Frances White, age 79 of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 peacefully at her home. She was born March 16, 1942 in Clarksville, Tennessee, the daughter of Edward and Ruby Perry.

Frances was a secretary at Hope Lutheran Church for seventeen years. She also worked as a floor covering saleswoman for fifteen years. She was a volunteer at the Good Neighbor House. She loved to garden, sew, crochet and bake. She really loved babies and was also a foster mother.

She is preceded in death by her father, Edward L. Perry and mother, Ruby P. Perry.

Frances is survived by her husband of 56 years, Howard; daughter, Kimberly (Rockford) Neikirk; grandchildren, David (Allie) Neikirk, Luke Neikirk & Caleb Neikirk; one great grandchild on the way; sisters, Sue (Jim) Green & Doris (Terry) Abbott; many friends at Trinity Community of Fairwood and many other loving family members and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Hospice of The Miami Valley for all their care and support; especially Laura, Cindy, Ashley and Charlie. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of The Miami Valley in Frances' honor.


Visitation will be Saturday May 29, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm with a Celebration of Life at 5:00 pm with Pastor Robert Skipper officiating at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Beavercreek Chapel (3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45432). She will be laid to rest at a later date at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.

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