Vera Duggan White

Vera Belle Duggan White, 95, a resident of Charleston passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at a local hospital. She was a member of Charleston First Baptist Church and believed to be the oldest living member, having joined August 8, 1936. She was preceded in death by her husband, L.D. White; parents, Robert and Chloe Liner Duggan; sister, Ozelle Shipe; brothers, Clarence, Grady, Woodrow, Melvin, Edward and Charles Dee Duggan; niece, Louise Terry and nephews, Doug Duggan and Ronny Duggan. She is survived by her brothers, Herman Duggan and wife, Myrtle of Charleston, Robert Jr. Duggan and wife, Jean of Indiana; nieces, Mary Ruth Shamblin, Barbara Romaj, Linda Swindell, Phyllis Shamblin, Kathy Duggan, Janet Newport, Robin Blankenship, Virginia Gregg, Betty Tramell, Linda Herron and Julie Petros; nephews, James McGaha, Kenneth, Dave, John, Larry, Ray, Jim, Joe, Thom, Dennis and Rick Duggan. Several great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 20, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Fike Funeral Home with the Reverend Harrill Millsaps officiating. Interment will follow in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with nephews and great nephews serving as pallbearers. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 5:00 - 9:00 at the funeral home. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the White family guestbook at www.fikefh.com.