Clara Pauline White
(nee, Riddlebarger)
Hammond

Clara Pauline White, age 83, of Hammond, IN, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, May 10, 2013. She is survived by three children; E. Carl White Jr., Becky (Dale) Andree and Regina (Mike) Wilson. Four grandchildren
Shawn (Mary) Andree, Angela (Jason) Metz, Brian Andree and Tracy Wilson.
Three great-grandchildren; Audrey Wilson, Brandon Andree and Henry Andree.
Siblings; Wilma (Robert) Griffin, Earl (Ila) Riddlebarger and Carol (Peter) Kapitan.
Many nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 491/2 years Emory C. White in 1998, her parents, Jasper and Minnie Riddlebarger, two Sisters; Faye Carrelli and Virginia Fordyce.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 10am Directly at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6709 Arizona Ave, Hammond (Hessville) with Pastor James A. Thomson, officiating.  Burial to follow at DeMotte Cemetery in DeMotte, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Wednesday, May 15,2013 at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond (Hessville) from 2pm-8pm. There will be a time of viewing at the church on Thursday morning from 9am until the time of service at  10am.
Pauline was a longtime resident of the region. A faithful devoted member of Covenant Presbyterian Church where she was a member of the Sojourners Class. She taught Primary Sunday School in her early years. Pauline retired in 1988 from Rothchild's store as a cashier after 21 years.
She enjoyed sewing, working in her yard and reading her Bible. Pauline was a true Prayer warrior and was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting contributions be made to the memorial fund at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6709 Arizona Avenue, Hammond, IN 46323. For further information please call Bocken Funeral Home at 219-844-1600.

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