Obituary used at funeral service with added material:
Mollie Grace White, daughter of Sallie Grace Gresham White and William Campbell White, Sr., was born January 10, 1888 at the family farmstead near Anabel, MO. Mollie displayed a remarkable genius toward mathematics and scientific knowledge while yet a small child. Her early school days were spent at the Ten Mile Rural School where, during recess time, she also excelled on the baseball field. Her secondary schooling and part of her undergraduate college work were received at Culver-Stockton College at Canton, MO, where she lived in the home of her sister and family, the Reverend and Mrs. Clarence Dunlelberger, while attending school. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of MO in 1918 and her graduate work was also done there earning a Master's Degree in Chemistry in 1919. Soon thereafter she enrolled at the University of MN where she did her doctoral work and was granted the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in 1927. Her major was Agricultural Biochemistry and her minors were Bacteriology and Physiologic Chemistry. Her Thesis was titled, "Fermentation of Pentoses by Fusarium Lini which was published in the Biochemical Journal (London), Vol. 22, no. 2, 1928.
Dr. White was Professor of Chemistry at Stephens College, Columbia, MO for nearly forty years and served as head of the department. Because of her dedication to the field of chemistry, she was honored in 1936 as one of the 500 most outstanding women in the U.S. She retired from her position as chemistry professor in 1959 and returned to her home and the companionship of her sister, Marie, at Macon.
In recent years tribute was paid to Dr. Mollie when a chemistry laboratory at Stephens College was dedicated in her honor. As on colleague said of her, "Her eyes were sensitive to test tubes and the needs of young girls, alike." She dedicated her life to the enrichment and inspiration of the lives of young ladies who entered her classroom, from countries near and far, through her exacting manner and self-discipline, high moral standards, and warmth of understanding.
As is characteristic of all truly great personalities, she was humble in spirit, charitable, and generous toward others. Her home was a refuse for many, and she found an abiding peace and contentment within its walls.
Dr. White is survived by one brother, William C. White of rural Macon; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. William C. White, and Mrs. Webster White, Sr. She was preceded in death by five sisters, namely: Mary Catherine and Ora who died in infancy--Maude Dunkleberger, May Shay McCune, and Miss Marie Gresham White. Three brothers had also preceded her in death--Noble, Wiley, and Webster--and a niece, Grace Dunkleberger, who lived in her home.
Mollie Grace gave her profession of faith early in life and became a member of the Bethel Christian Church near her home.
It is with mingled feelings of sorrow, regret, and pride that we, today, bid "Farewell" to a great lady whom we were proud to call Aunt Mollie.
Written by Virginia White Roemer, niece.
Mollie Grace White, daughter of Sallie Grace Gresham White and William Campbell White, Sr., was born January 10, 1888 at the family farmstead near Anabel, MO. Mollie displayed a remarkable genius toward mathematics and scientific knowledge while yet a small child. Her early school days were spent at the Ten Mile Rural School where, during recess time, she also excelled on the baseball field. Her secondary schooling and part of her undergraduate college work were received at Culver-Stockton College at Canton, MO, where she lived in the home of her sister and family, the Reverend and Mrs. Clarence Dunlelberger, while attending school. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of MO in 1918 and her graduate work was also done there earning a Master's Degree in Chemistry in 1919. Soon thereafter she enrolled at the University of MN where she did her doctoral work and was granted the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in 1927. Her major was Agricultural Biochemistry and her minors were Bacteriology and Physiologic Chemistry. Her Thesis was titled, "Fermentation of Pentoses by Fusarium Lini which was published in the Biochemical Journal (London), Vol. 22, no. 2, 1928.
Dr. White was Professor of Chemistry at Stephens College, Columbia, MO for nearly forty years and served as head of the department. Because of her dedication to the field of chemistry, she was honored in 1936 as one of the 500 most outstanding women in the U.S. She retired from her position as chemistry professor in 1959 and returned to her home and the companionship of her sister, Marie, at Macon.
In recent years tribute was paid to Dr. Mollie when a chemistry laboratory at Stephens College was dedicated in her honor. As on colleague said of her, "Her eyes were sensitive to test tubes and the needs of young girls, alike." She dedicated her life to the enrichment and inspiration of the lives of young ladies who entered her classroom, from countries near and far, through her exacting manner and self-discipline, high moral standards, and warmth of understanding.
As is characteristic of all truly great personalities, she was humble in spirit, charitable, and generous toward others. Her home was a refuse for many, and she found an abiding peace and contentment within its walls.
Dr. White is survived by one brother, William C. White of rural Macon; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. William C. White, and Mrs. Webster White, Sr. She was preceded in death by five sisters, namely: Mary Catherine and Ora who died in infancy--Maude Dunkleberger, May Shay McCune, and Miss Marie Gresham White. Three brothers had also preceded her in death--Noble, Wiley, and Webster--and a niece, Grace Dunkleberger, who lived in her home.
Mollie Grace gave her profession of faith early in life and became a member of the Bethel Christian Church near her home.
It is with mingled feelings of sorrow, regret, and pride that we, today, bid "Farewell" to a great lady whom we were proud to call Aunt Mollie.
Written by Virginia White Roemer, niece.
Obituary used at funeral service with added material:
Mollie Grace White, daughter of Sallie Grace Gresham White and William Campbell White, Sr., was born January 10, 1888 at the family farmstead near Anabel, MO. Mollie displayed a remarkable genius toward mathematics and scientific knowledge while yet a small child. Her early school days were spent at the Ten Mile Rural School where, during recess time, she also excelled on the baseball field. Her secondary schooling and part of her undergraduate college work were received at Culver-Stockton College at Canton, MO, where she lived in the home of her sister and family, the Reverend and Mrs. Clarence Dunlelberger, while attending school. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of MO in 1918 and her graduate work was also done there earning a Master's Degree in Chemistry in 1919. Soon thereafter she enrolled at the University of MN where she did her doctoral work and was granted the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in 1927. Her major was Agricultural Biochemistry and her minors were Bacteriology and Physiologic Chemistry. Her Thesis was titled, "Fermentation of Pentoses by Fusarium Lini which was published in the Biochemical Journal (London), Vol. 22, no. 2, 1928.
Dr. White was Professor of Chemistry at Stephens College, Columbia, MO for nearly forty years and served as head of the department. Because of her dedication to the field of chemistry, she was honored in 1936 as one of the 500 most outstanding women in the U.S. She retired from her position as chemistry professor in 1959 and returned to her home and the companionship of her sister, Marie, at Macon.
In recent years tribute was paid to Dr. Mollie when a chemistry laboratory at Stephens College was dedicated in her honor. As on colleague said of her, "Her eyes were sensitive to test tubes and the needs of young girls, alike." She dedicated her life to the enrichment and inspiration of the lives of young ladies who entered her classroom, from countries near and far, through her exacting manner and self-discipline, high moral standards, and warmth of understanding.
As is characteristic of all truly great personalities, she was humble in spirit, charitable, and generous toward others. Her home was a refuse for many, and she found an abiding peace and contentment within its walls.
Dr. White is survived by one brother, William C. White of rural Macon; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. William C. White, and Mrs. Webster White, Sr. She was preceded in death by five sisters, namely: Mary Catherine and Ora who died in infancy--Maude Dunkleberger, May Shay McCune, and Miss Marie Gresham White. Three brothers had also preceded her in death--Noble, Wiley, and Webster--and a niece, Grace Dunkleberger, who lived in her home.
Mollie Grace gave her profession of faith early in life and became a member of the Bethel Christian Church near her home.
It is with mingled feelings of sorrow, regret, and pride that we, today, bid "Farewell" to a great lady whom we were proud to call Aunt Mollie.
Written by Virginia White Roemer, niece.
Mollie Grace White, daughter of Sallie Grace Gresham White and William Campbell White, Sr., was born January 10, 1888 at the family farmstead near Anabel, MO. Mollie displayed a remarkable genius toward mathematics and scientific knowledge while yet a small child. Her early school days were spent at the Ten Mile Rural School where, during recess time, she also excelled on the baseball field. Her secondary schooling and part of her undergraduate college work were received at Culver-Stockton College at Canton, MO, where she lived in the home of her sister and family, the Reverend and Mrs. Clarence Dunlelberger, while attending school. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of MO in 1918 and her graduate work was also done there earning a Master's Degree in Chemistry in 1919. Soon thereafter she enrolled at the University of MN where she did her doctoral work and was granted the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in 1927. Her major was Agricultural Biochemistry and her minors were Bacteriology and Physiologic Chemistry. Her Thesis was titled, "Fermentation of Pentoses by Fusarium Lini which was published in the Biochemical Journal (London), Vol. 22, no. 2, 1928.
Dr. White was Professor of Chemistry at Stephens College, Columbia, MO for nearly forty years and served as head of the department. Because of her dedication to the field of chemistry, she was honored in 1936 as one of the 500 most outstanding women in the U.S. She retired from her position as chemistry professor in 1959 and returned to her home and the companionship of her sister, Marie, at Macon.
In recent years tribute was paid to Dr. Mollie when a chemistry laboratory at Stephens College was dedicated in her honor. As on colleague said of her, "Her eyes were sensitive to test tubes and the needs of young girls, alike." She dedicated her life to the enrichment and inspiration of the lives of young ladies who entered her classroom, from countries near and far, through her exacting manner and self-discipline, high moral standards, and warmth of understanding.
As is characteristic of all truly great personalities, she was humble in spirit, charitable, and generous toward others. Her home was a refuse for many, and she found an abiding peace and contentment within its walls.
Dr. White is survived by one brother, William C. White of rural Macon; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. William C. White, and Mrs. Webster White, Sr. She was preceded in death by five sisters, namely: Mary Catherine and Ora who died in infancy--Maude Dunkleberger, May Shay McCune, and Miss Marie Gresham White. Three brothers had also preceded her in death--Noble, Wiley, and Webster--and a niece, Grace Dunkleberger, who lived in her home.
Mollie Grace gave her profession of faith early in life and became a member of the Bethel Christian Church near her home.
It is with mingled feelings of sorrow, regret, and pride that we, today, bid "Farewell" to a great lady whom we were proud to call Aunt Mollie.
Written by Virginia White Roemer, niece.
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