Beverly Ann White, 59

Beverly Ann Grooms White, 59 of Friendship, passed away Saturday April 13, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born April 16, 1953 in Adams County to the late Luther and Lena Kerr Grooms. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in West Portsmouth. Along with her parents Beverly was preceded in death by a sister Janice Grooms and 3 brothers; Robert, Larry and Billy Grooms.

Beverly is survived by her husband Ernest "Gene" White who she married on September 3, 1976 in Rarden, a daughter Angela (Mike) Salmonson of Portsmouth, 2 sons; Brian White and Brent (Christy) White all of Friendship, grandchildren who she devoted her life to; Jerrod, Colton, Bethany, Rayanna and Salina, 2 brothers; Maxie (Alice) Grooms and Ronnie (Sheryl) Grooms all of Friendship, a sister Mary Nesbit of West Union and a sister-in-law Linda White Foster of Rarden. She will truly be missed by her many nieces and nephews, church family, friends and very special in her life Pam Kessinger who was a sister and a friend to her. Her family and friends will truly miss her loving smile.

There will be graveside services 3:30 PM Wednesday April 17, 2013 at Friendship Cemetery with Rick Phillips officiating. Friends may call at the Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth from 1 to 3:00 PM on Wednesday prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com