Thelma White was born February 5, 1950 in Palestine, Texas to J. T. Green and Clyde Cushingberry.  She was the third of four children.

Thelma was raised in Palestine, Texas and attended school at Story High School in Palestine.

She accepted Christ early in life and united with Smith Chapel C.O.G.I.C.  She later joined McDonald Church of God in Christ, where she served as President over the Bible Band.

Thelma married George White on June 19.  They had 14 children.

She worked as a CNA.

On July 11, 2015 in Palestine, Texas, Thelma left this earth on the Wings of Angels. She was preceded in death by her mother: Clyde Cushingberry; husband: George White, Sr.; Son: Milon White; brother: Emmanuel Shaw.

Those left to cherish many sweet memories are: sons: George White, Jr., Houston, Austin White, George White III, Houston, Albert White, Palestine and Joseph White, Palestine; daughters: Sonja (Steward) McKnight, Cleveland, Ohio, Tonia Smith, Celicia Cook, Terese White Henderson, Tachic White, Metra White, Tasha White, Nikky Posh White and Chickita White, all of Palestine; brother: J.T. Green, Houston; sister: Ruthie Lee Strain, Palestine; 30 grandchildren; 15 grandchildren. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.