Individual Details
Alta Lee White
(16 Dec 1926 - 13 Feb 2007)
Ashby Funeral Home online obituary:
Alta Lee White Spann age 80 of Benton, died February 13, 2007 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born on December 16, 1927 in Benton, Arkansas, to the late Elbert and Norene White. Mrs. Spann was retired from J. C. Penny. She and her husband, Hubert, lived in Jackson, Tennessee for 30 years. She was an active member of West Jackson Baptist Church where she and her husband were directors of the youth Sunday School. On retiring, they moved back to Benton where she was a member of First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Norene White and four brothers: Leon White, Glendle White, Jimmy White and Winfred White, and a great granddaughter, Hope Christine Spann.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Hubert Spann of Benton, a daughter, Carol Spann of Rockwall, Texas, a son, Greg Spann and wife, Frances of Benton, two grandchildren, Rev. Bert Spann and wife Amanda, of Saline, Michigan, Deanna Spann of Benton, one great grandchild, Cole Spann of Saline Michigan, two sisters, Helen Watts of Benton, and husband Bill, and Patsy Jenkins of Malvern, and husband Leon, one brother, Howard White of Fairview and wife Loretta. She had numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a very devoted wife, Loving mother, and caring grandmother. She was a life long friend to her sisters and brothers. She touched the lives of many people. She was a wonderful Christian who showed many acts of kindness and generosity.
Services will be at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church, Benton, Arkansas on Friday February 16, 2007 with visitation on Thursday night February 15th at Ashby Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Burial will be at New Rosemont Cemetery. Ministers will be Rev. Bert Spann and Dr. Rick Grant.
Pallbearers, Joe Wishard, Manual Montalvo, Don White, Shawn White, Tony Jenkins, Gaylon Boatwright. Honorary Pallbearers: Jeff Watts and David Watts.
Memorials may be made to Bibles for Believers in Africa through First Baptist Church in Benton or the First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Alta Lee White Spann age 80 of Benton, died February 13, 2007 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born on December 16, 1927 in Benton, Arkansas, to the late Elbert and Norene White. Mrs. Spann was retired from J. C. Penny. She and her husband, Hubert, lived in Jackson, Tennessee for 30 years. She was an active member of West Jackson Baptist Church where she and her husband were directors of the youth Sunday School. On retiring, they moved back to Benton where she was a member of First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Norene White and four brothers: Leon White, Glendle White, Jimmy White and Winfred White, and a great granddaughter, Hope Christine Spann.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Hubert Spann of Benton, a daughter, Carol Spann of Rockwall, Texas, a son, Greg Spann and wife, Frances of Benton, two grandchildren, Rev. Bert Spann and wife Amanda, of Saline, Michigan, Deanna Spann of Benton, one great grandchild, Cole Spann of Saline Michigan, two sisters, Helen Watts of Benton, and husband Bill, and Patsy Jenkins of Malvern, and husband Leon, one brother, Howard White of Fairview and wife Loretta. She had numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a very devoted wife, Loving mother, and caring grandmother. She was a life long friend to her sisters and brothers. She touched the lives of many people. She was a wonderful Christian who showed many acts of kindness and generosity.
Services will be at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church, Benton, Arkansas on Friday February 16, 2007 with visitation on Thursday night February 15th at Ashby Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Burial will be at New Rosemont Cemetery. Ministers will be Rev. Bert Spann and Dr. Rick Grant.
Pallbearers, Joe Wishard, Manual Montalvo, Don White, Shawn White, Tony Jenkins, Gaylon Boatwright. Honorary Pallbearers: Jeff Watts and David Watts.
Memorials may be made to Bibles for Believers in Africa through First Baptist Church in Benton or the First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Events
| Birth | 16 Dec 1926 | Benton, Saline County, Arkansas | |||
| Census (family)-shared | 14 Apr 1930 | (William Elbert White and Norine Steele) Benton, Saline County, Arkansas |  |  | |
| Census (family)-shared | 29 May 1940 | (William Elbert White and Norine Steele) Saline, Saline County, Arkansas | | | |
| Marriage | 12 Dec 1946 | Saline County, Arkansas - Hubert E. Spann | | | |
| Census (family) | 10 Apr 1950 | Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas - Hubert E. Spann | | | |
| Death | 13 Feb 2007 | Benton, Saline County, Arkansas | | | |
| Burial | 16 Feb 2007 | Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas | | |
Families
| Spouse | Hubert E. Spann (1927 - 2023) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Father | William Elbert White (1898 - 1983) |
| Mother | Norine Steele (1906 - 1985) |
| Sibling | Elbert Leon White (1924 - 1995) |
| Sibling | Helen Virginia White (1931 - 2010) |
| Sibling | Howard Benard White (1933 - 2017) |
| Sibling | Johnny Glendale White (1935 - 2006) |
| Sibling | Winfred Allen White (1938 - 2005) |
| Sibling | Patsy Ann White (1939 - 2010) |
| Sibling | Betty Janice White (1940 - ) |
| Sibling | Jimmy Gilbert White (1940 - 1985) |
Notes
Census (family)-shared
Elbert W White Husband M 32 Arkansas - Laborer, stave millNorene White Wife F 23 Arkansas
Elbert L White Son M 6 Arkansas
Alta L White Daughter F 3 1/12 Arkansas
Census (family)-shared
Elbert White Husband M 42 years Arkansas - Laborer, stave millNorma White Wife F 34 years Arkansas
Leon White Son M 16 years Arkansas
Alta Lee White Daughter F 13 years Arkansas
Helen V White Daughter F 9 years Arkansas
Howard White Son M 6 years Arkansas
Glendle White Son M 4 years Arkansas
Winfred White Son M 2 years Arkansas
Betty Janice White Daughter F 1/12 days Arkansas (1/12 is crossed out and rendered 0/12)
Marriage
Hubert E SpannSex Male
Age 21
Birth Year (Estimated) 1925
Residence Place Benton, Saline, Arkansas
Spouse's Name Alta Lee White
Spouse's Sex Female
Spouse's Age 19
Spouse's Residence Place Benton, Saline, Arkansas
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1927
Marriage License Date 10 Dec 1946
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 12 Dec 1946
Event Place Saline, Arkansas
Census (family)
Hubert E Spann Husband M 22 years Arkansas - In collegeAlta L Spann Wife F 23 years Arkansas
Carol S Spann Child (born Jan 1950) Arkansas
Death
Alta Lee WhiteApplication: ALTA LEE WHITE (Dec 1942)
Application: ALTA WHITE SPANN (Feb 1947)
Death: ALTA W SPANN (13 Feb 2007)
Alias Alta White Spann
Second Alias Alta Lee Spauer
Third Alias Alta W Spann
Sex Female
Birth Date 16 Dec 1926
Birthplace Benton Salin*, Arkansas, United States
Social Program Application Date Dec 1942
Previous Residence Benton, Saline, Arkansas, United States
Previous Residence Postal Code 72015
Death Date 13 Feb 2007
Race White
Father's Name William E White
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Name Norine Steele
Mother's Sex Female
Event Type Social Program Correspondence
Burial
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