Elizabeth Heflin White went to be with our lord on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. She attended Gower High School in Missouri and the University of Missouri, receiving her degree in education. Elizabeth taught high school English and Spanish and was a substitute teacher in Colorado and New Mexico. She was baptized in 1932 in the Gower Baptist Church and then attended Del Norte Baptist Church in Albuquerque. Her favorite music was "Amazing Grace and How Great Thou Art."
Elizabeth was a "Gray Lady" during the Korean war and was involved with the, "Meals on Wheels" program here in Albuquerque. She was also involved with the Woman's Officers Club at Kirtland Air Force Base and enjoyed playing Bridge and golf. Elizabeth traveled extensively to Europe, Spain, Egypt, Turkey, China, Morocco, Gibraltar, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica and South America.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Col. Oscar White; her children, Kathleen Marshall, Ann Buer, and Robert White. She is survived by her daughter, Christina Methvin; and grandchildren, Garrett Marshall, Don Buer, Aaron Buer and Allen Wolfe.
Interment will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date when the restrictions are lifted. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Albuquerque Humane Society.
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