Esther Louise White, 84, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023.

She was born Jan. 29, 1939, in Plymouth, the daughter of Ernest and Mabel (Kepler) Samuels, and was a graduate of Plymouth High School.

Esther retired from Jim Dandy Restaurant, where she worked as a cook in Elwood and Tipton for several years.

She was a member of the Main Street Wesleyan Church, Elwood, and a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge.

Esther loved to play bingo and was an avid Colts and NASCAR fan.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos “Whitey” White; her parents; and sons Bruce and Paul White.

Esther is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Tony) Ryan; granddaughters Amber (Allen) Wheeler, A.J. (Ryan) Goldsby and Alyssa (Bobby) Horrall; and great-grandchildren Corbin, Julien, Finn and Amelia.

Esther requested cremation with no services at this time.

Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Esther to Mooseheart, 155 N. International Dr., Mooseheart, IL 60539, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

A special thanks to the Autumn Glen staff for taking great care of her over the past year.