White, Dana McCoy

Dana McCoy White, age 91, of McCoy, died on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at her home. She was born in McCoy, VA on September 19, 1930 to the late William Everett and Minnie Sue Gertrude Albert McCoy.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ellwood Stewart White, Jr.; five brothers, Donald E., Douglas E., Aubrey C., Arnold A., and Jessie L. McCoy; sister, Reba M. Porterfield.

She was a founding member of Community Christian Church.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Rita W. and Steve Lay of Kingsport, TN, Rose W. and Frayne Bentley of Auburn, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney K. and Linda White, of Blountville, TN, Roger N. and Penny White, of Blacksburg; grandchildren, Matthew (Stephanie) Lay, Travis (Jodie) White, Jessica (Jason) Brickey, Brandon (Jess) White, Parker White; seven great-grandchildren, Straley, Isabelle, Colby, Reed, Eli, Hannah, Caleb; brother-in-law, Charles White; special nieces, Delores Spencer, Linda Scott; as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the best neighbors, Gail and Doug Williams, and to her many caregivers.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Community Christian Church with Mr. Chris Brandow and Mr. Chris Keene officiating. Interment will follow at Harless Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Blue Ridge Christian Camp, P.O. Box 428, McCoy, VA 24111.