Lula Elizabeth

White

Lula Elizabeth White (affectionately known as Liz or Aunt Hat), entered eternal life on March 2, 2026 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born on July 17, 1937 in Greenville North Carolina to the union of James T. White Sr. and Luella Dixon White.

She was preceded in death by both parents, siblings James T. White Jr. Letha, Velton, Eddie, Zeno and Carl B. White, Mae Bell Morris and Bernice Green.

Lula grew up in Greenville NC. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Sweet Hope Free Will Baptist Church. She graduated from Pitt County Training School in Grimesland, NC. Lula moved to Toledo Ohio in the mid-1950s.

Liz worked various jobs. Amongst them were crossing guard in the Warren-Sherman area. She was one of the first African American meter readers hired in the City of Toledo. Liz retired from the City of Toledo Maintenance Department.

Liz's life can best be described as Faith, Family, Friends, Food and Fun. She experienced an abundance of each during her 88 years with us.

Liz was a faithful member and found peace at Parkwood Avenue Seventh Day Adventist Church where she served faithfully until her health declined. She enjoyed volunteering with her church commodity crew members for the month food giveaways.

Liz loved hosting backyard cookouts. She would cook more dishes than a restaurant buffet. She enjoyed Bid Whist and would cheat at checkers. Liz was known for spreading love and was loved by many.

She leaves to cherish her love and legacy her lifetime companion Richard Garner, daughter Mrs. Jacqueline (Dennis) Springs; grandchildren Mrs. India (Leon) Springs Fitzpatrick and Dennis Christopher (Alicia) Springs, Jr.; five great-children and a host of loving family and friends.