Royce Ann White, 87, of Bryant, AR left this earth for her Heavenly home on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 surrounded by her family.  She was often heard to say when asked what gift she wanted most for holidays or birthdays was just for "everyone to be together" and we were honored to grant that request.

Royce Ann was born on September 6, 1938 in Moberly, MO to Roy and Oleta Slaughter.  She later married her childhood sweetheart, Gerald White, in August of 1956.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She wore many hats in her lifetime but her favorite role of all was being Mawmaw.  She loved to play games and had an extraordinary imagination and knack for storytelling that the kids in her life will never forget.  She had a contagious laughter that filled our homes and a smile that lit up the room.  She loved the Lord with all her heart and spent her life teaching family, friends and any one that would listen to do the same.

Royce Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Oleta Slaughter, husband, Gerald White, sisters, Kathy Remole and Margie Howard, grandson, Brandon White and great granddaughters, Hadley White and Nyla Newton.

Royce Ann was survived by son John (Teresa) White of Bryant, AR; daughter, Laura Brown of Conway, AR; son, Danny (Maryna) White of Tulsa, OK and honorary daughter, Melissa (Bart) Boswell of Benton, AR.  Grandchildren Matt (Becca) White, Amanda (David) Dove, Seth (Ally) Brown, Robin (Ben) Gipson, Amarie (Will) Morgan, Samantha Boswell, Sydney (Jacob) Holland, Angelique (Ricky) Reed, Juliette White, Gabriel White, Scarlett White, Trinity White and Joshua White.  Great grandchildren Hudson White, Landry White, Eleanor White, Avery Dove, Henley Dove, Adaline Brown, Ansley Brown, Jaden (Matt) McNair, Ava Gipson and Ezra Gipson.  She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, friends and church family at the New Bethel Church of Christ was she was affectionately known at the "candy lady."

The family would like to thank the staff at Amberwood Rehabilitation Facility and Hospice Home Care for all the loving care they provided to our mom in her last days.  In lieu of flowers the family is requesting any donations be sent to the New Bethel Church of Christ Benevolence Fund in support of the Alexander Outreach Community Center.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the New Bethel Church of Christ in Alexander, AR on Tuesday evening, December 2nd with Visitation beginning at 6:00 p.m. and a Memorial Service beginning at 7:00 p.m.