FULTON--Donna White, 54, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born November 24, 1970 to the late Ernie White and Della Jean Johnson Morris. Donna proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy during Desert Storm, a commitment that exemplified her courage, dedication, and love for her country. She carried the values of service and discipline throughout her life, inspiring all who knew her. After her time in the Navy, Donna pursued a fulfilling career as a professor at Mississippi University for Women, where she spent many years shaping the minds of students and nurturing their growth. Her passion for teaching and her unwavering support of her students earned her the admiration and respect of all who crossed her path. In her personal life, Donna was an avid fisherman, gardener, and cook, finding peace in the simple pleasures of life. She loved spending time with her family and friends, and her home was always filled with laughter, warmth, and the irresistible smell of a home-cooked meal. Donna also had a love for adventure, which she expressed through her passion for drag racing. Whether at the track or enjoying a quiet afternoon in her garden, she had a spirit that was both bold and beautiful, and her presence will be deeply missed by those who were lucky enough to know her.
Funeral services were private.
Burial was in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Senter Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
She is survived by her mother, Della Jean Morris of Fulton; daughters, Shelby Jean Walker of Arlington, TX, and Cheyene Walker of Oxford; brothers, Dale (Teresa) White of Fulton, Daris (Connie) White of Golden, and Daniel (Cassie Davis Rogers) Morris of Fulton; he love of her life, Mark Williams of Fulton; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ernie White, and step dad, Bloyce Wesley Morris.
The family would like to thank Jessica Wiggs with Sanctuary Hospice, North Mississippi Medical Center In House Hospice, and Barbara Holder Hatcher.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.senterfuneraldirectors.com