Mrs. Mary Ellen White, age 86, died Thursday, December 6, 2018, peacefully at her home in Vernon, AL.

Mary Ellen was born January 5, 1932, in Lamar County, AL, to the late William Boman and Sammy Lee (Chandler) Boman.  She is survived by her daughter, Linda Kay (Kendall) Comans of Crossville, AL; two sons, Benny White of Vernon, AL and Jeff White of Pensacola, FL; five grandchildren, Ginger Rogers (Nelson) Smith of Dubberly, LA, Nicole White of Bay Minette, AL, Casey Comans of Crossville, AL, Drew White of Orange Beach, AL, and Kathryn White of Orange Beach, AL; three great-grandchildren, Jarred Blake Studdard, Mason Storm Studdard, and Caleb Owens; and five brothers, Jack Boman, Bill Boman, Lynn B. Boman, Wayne Boman, and Jerry Boman.

Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest White; her parents; and her brothers and sister, W.L. Boman, Hoyt Boman, Leon Boman, Ellis Ray Boman, and Mildred Mills.

Mary Ellen was a loving, kind, sweet wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was always welcoming family into her home.  She loved to cook and would spend long hours in the kitchen without complaint, lovingly providing whatever anyone wanted.  Her sweet smile, soft voice, and kind words will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Chandler Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy McNees officiating.  Burial will follow at Furnace Hill.  Visitation will be Sunday 12:30-2:00 prior to the service.