Barbara Joyce (Atkinson) White

Barbara Joyce White was born February 26, 1934, in Plattsmouth, Nebraska to John Coy Sr. and Lena Marie (Grauf) Atkinson and passed away August 13, 2025, in St. James, Missouri, at the age of ninety-one years. Barbara attended Salem High School and graduated in 1952. Barbara worked many years in the garment industry until her retirement. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and sewing. She was baptized early in life and was a member of St. James First Church of God. On March 6, 1954, Barbara Joyce Atkinson was united in marriage to Harold Eugene White and to this union two daughters were born. Preceding her in death are her parents, Coy and Lena Atkinson; husband Harold White and siblings, Gertrude, Jan, John and Ron. Survivors include her daughters; Deb Burnett and husband, Marc, St. James, Sherry Wilson and husband, Eddie, Salem; eight grandchildren: Justin Sybert and wife Cheryl, St. James, Nikki O’Connell and husband, Matt, Climax Springs, Kristy Giacomelli, Rolla, Kerri Sybert and husband BJ, St. James, Kit Jansen, Jacksonville, FL, Kelly Burnett and husband Rod Williams, St. Louis, Tessa Witmer and husband Sten, Bozeman, MT, Darcy Burnett, Rolla; nineteen great-grandchildren: Whitney, Molly, Deacon, Brayden, Paxton, Avery, Reed, Wilson, Carlin, Myla, Davon, Danielle, Nathanielle, Hannah, Henry, Willa, Woody, Ava, and Cady; four great-great-grandchildren: Tide, Briar, Greyson, and Roman; extended family and friends. Funeral Service for Barbara Joyce (Atkinson) White was held Monday, August 18, 2025, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Don Carson officiating. The eulogy was shared by Whitney Sutterfield. Song selections played were “What A Day That Will Be”, “I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You”, and “Go Rest High On That Mountain”. Serving as Pallbearers were Justin Sybert, Brayden Moncrief, Carlin Sybert, Paxton Yowell, Wilson Giacomelli, and Deacon Sybert. Burial was in the Blackwell Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Barbara White to the Blackwell Cemetery and left with Wilson Mortuary. Memorial Envelopes will be available. Condolences may be left online at www.wilsonmortuary.com

Barbara Joyce (Atkinson) White

February 26, 1934 - August 13, 2025