Claudia Ray White, 63, Winamac, died at 10 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, surrounded by family at her home after a brave battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Claudia was born on Nov. 5, 1952, in Frankfort, to the late Curtis Ray and Joan Donnis Pearcy Morris. She was a graduate of Rossville High School and Ivy Tech, having received an Associate’s Degree. On Aug. 4, 1984, she married the love of her life, John White, at Pulaski Presbyterian Church. He survives. Claudia was employed as a Customer Service Representative at First Source Bank in Winamac where she received many awards and accolades over the years. Many Winamac school kids will remember Claudia as the crossing guard, a job she did with great pride.

Claudia also owned and operated her own tax preparation service and volunteered her expertise to help others through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Claudia was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winamac. She dedicated her life to the service of God and helping others. She was an active member of the Salvation Army and the Winamac Kiwanis Club. In 2015, Claudia was recognized as Kiwanian of the Year. She was also active in the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Ladies of the Moose. Claudia was a strong supporter of the Winamac Band and Music Boosters as well as the school musicals. he was an avid Winamac Warriors and Purdue University sports fan.

Claudia enjoyed the music of the Purdue Glee Club. Claudia was beloved by the Winamac community and will be missed by many. She loved her family very dearly. Upon reflection of her life Claudia said, “Jesus, John, and my kids…those are the love of my life”.

Survivors include husband: John Joseph White, Winamac; daughter: Kelly (George) Juniper, Royal Center; sons: Robert Curtis (Wendy) White, Rochester; Matthew Wayne White, Monticello; grandchildren: Aaron (Carol) Kistler, Breanna Kistler; Devin Kistler; Dakota Kistler; Brinna White; Avery White; Aiden Kistler; great-aunt: Lena Rickert, Frankfort; sister-in-law: Donna (Otto) Ruff, Star City; brother-in-law: Jerrald White, Winamac; special friends: Scott and Karen Fritz, Winamac; Tom and Nancy Teal, Bristol; Amanda Paradis, Winamac; Ashley Paradis, Knox; granddog: Maverick; and many special neighbors and church family. She was preceded in death by her father: Curtis Ray Morris; mother: Joan Donnis Pearcy Morris; and infant daughter: Becky Joan White.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, at First United Methodist Church, Winamac, with Pastor Dave Marty officiating. Burial will take place in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Frain Mortuary and one hour prior to services at the church Wednesday. A Kiwanis Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be given to First United Methodist Church or Salvation Army Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.