E. Marilyn “Mimi” White, 81 of Seadrift passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 23, 2011, surrounded by her loving family after a brave battle with cancer.

Mimi was born January 19, 1930, in Seadrift to the late Lonnie D. and Alta Scott Milam. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Seadrift.

Mimi is survived by her children, Audrey Marek of Port Lavaca, Russell White and wife Annette of Seadrift, Trisha Douglas and husband Gene of Seadrift, and Cristal Brown and husband Arthur of El Campo. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Arthur White and her sister, Evelyn Gray.

A memorial service was held Thursday, July 28, at the First Baptist Church in Seadrift with Dr. Joseph Dufner officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

The family requests that donations in Marilyn’s name be directed to the First Baptist Church in Seadrift.