Pauline L. White

GEORGETOWN – Pauline L. White passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Bayhealth Medical Center in Milford. She was 79.

Pauline was born March 9, 1946, in Roxana, DE the daughter of the late, James and Dorothy (Timmons) Morgan.

Pauline enjoyed going to thrift stores and yard sales. She enjoyed being around people and working for many years. She was nicknamed (Penny). She worked at the Dollar General in Georgetown for many years as the manager and then went to work for Family Dollar as the manager. She was at the Rehoboth location for many years before transferring to Bridgeville. She was the “go to” person for training store managers so she worked at many of the locations over the years before her retirement in 2020.

By her employees, Pauline was quick-witted and loved practical jokes. She enjoyed cooking and being with her family, especially during the holidays.

In addition to both parents, Pauline was preceded in death by her youngest son, Harley White, sisters; Kathleen Dukes, Barbara Melson and Ruth Ann Melson.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years Wayne A. White; son, Wayne M. White Sr. (Angie) of Milton; daughter, Patty Bodenweiser (Eric) of Georgetown; a sister, Betty Jane Atkins of Millsboro; grandchildren, Wayne M. White Jr., Tyler White, Desi Millman, and Dylan White; and 7 great-grandchildren.

A special thank you to her dedicated friend and caregiver Sandy Rager.

A funeral service will be held, 1:00pm, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, where friends may call one hour prior.  Interment will immediately follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Millsboro.

Flowers are accepted, or donations may be sent to the American Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Online condolences may be sent to www.shortfuneralservicesandcremaion.com