Mattie White daughter of the late Will and Josephine White was born on September 24, 1927 in Winfall,
N.C. in her early 20's she relocated to New York where she began working as a sleep-in housekeeper and
a nanny. As time went on she then relocated to Montclair, N.J. where she continued to work as a
housekeeper and nanny. Her best friend the late Willie Mae Dorch helped her to start a career at
Montclair State University where they both worked for years. Mattie retired in September 1993. Seven
Years ago, her health began to decline and she relocated to Turnesville, N.J. to be near her goddaughter,
Francine Dorch, to assist and watch over her care. On January 27 th , 2023 she departed her life.
Mattie loved good food, music, and talking on the phone. Her favorite tv shows were wrestling, Little
Women of La, and Cops. She leaves behind two goddaughters, Francine Dorch from Sewel, N.J. and
Patricia Dorch-Foster from California; one brother, Thomas White, from Montclair, N.J., a host of half-
sisters, brother, nieces, nephews, great niece and great nephew.

From The Family:
I will never forget the sister and brother bond we shared through our life journey. You will be living in
my heart each day, remembering the phone conversations, joking and laughing. Sis, your spirit will be in
my life forever. Now you are back in Montclair, N.J. I can see you from my front porch.
Love you. Your brother, Thomas White.

Acknowledgement:
The family expresses their sincere thanks to everyone who has shown their concern with kindness and
expression of sympathy during our bereavement.
Thanks for caring.