2022
Carla S. White, 61 of Lafayette, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel. Carla was the daughter of Jim and Carol Rhoads, she was born in Lawton, OK on August 9, 1961. Carla married Brian White on August 11, 1979, in Dayton, IN. Carla was currently the office manager at Magna Dry in Lafayette. She was a 1979 graduate of McCutcheon High School. Carla attended Harvest Chapel in Lafayette, Salem Chapel in LaPorte, Battle Ground United Methodist Church, Rossville United Methodist Church and her home church was Dayton United Methodist Church (Gathering Point Church). She was the financial secretary at Dayton United Methodist Church (Gathering Point Church) for 7 years. Carla was the wife of a minister and was always by Brian’s side at every church they served. Carla was a lady of true faith, loving God and family through her actions and words. Brian says, “Carla was loved deeply because she loved deeply.” She was known by her fourteen grandchildren as “Marya.” Carla is survived by her husband Brian White. Two daughters: Emily (Perry) Wright of Carmel and Chelsea (Matthew) Reppert of Romney. Son: Zachary (Melissa) White of Mulberry. Her parents: Jim and Carol Rhoads of Lafayette. Brother: Jim (Danielle) Gulitz of Lafayette and her fourteen beautiful grandchildren: Zach, Jude, Carly, Jonas, Liam, William, Nyah, Emma, Katie, Elinor, Evelynn, Henry, Rylee and Titus. Biological Father: Carl (Marilyn) Chance. Two half-sisters: Carly and Patti. She is preceded by a niece, Neena and half-sister, Lisa.
Friends are invited to visit Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Gathering Point Church in Dayton starting at 11:00am to the time of her Celebration of Life at 3:00pm. Deke Jones and her husband Brian will officiate. Burial to follow at Wyandotte Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Agora Ministries, envelopes will be available at the church during visitation time. Wheeler Family Funeral Home-Baker Chapel Flora is honored to be serving the White Family. Visit www.wheelerfamilyfuneralhome.com for online condolences.
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Pam Stoner
November 9, 2022 8:35 pm ·I can’t wait till when we’re all face to face with Jesus and our loved ones! Until then we grieve our loss. Praying comfort and peace for you all.
Tabitha Horning
November 9, 2022 8:41 pm ·Carla, so much to say! You are missed by so many. I am blessed to have gotten to know you with Chels and mine long friendship. You welcomed everyone you met with open arms. My marriage is so blessed to have had you and Brian do our pre marriage counciling. I will always hold you close to my heart. For the White/Reppert family! I wish I could be with you to celebrate her beautiful life. I love you guys!
Keri
November 9, 2022 9:38 pm ·Carla, I am really going to miss you. I KNOW I WILL see you in heaven someday, and I am sorry your family lost you as soon as they did. I prayed for you and Brian everyday since you first went into the hospital and I remember you told me that you were calm and prayerful a week before your scheduled surgery. I remember you always loving others, serving others, seeing a need and finding a way to meet that need for others, smiling cheerfully, praising God, excited about what God is doing, and talking about how much you love Jesus. When I talked to you- your joy was so brilliant it shined on me and those we were talking to. I’m glad I met you at Harvest the short 2 years or so you have been there. I know heaven is going to be awesome already, but I am more glad about going because I know I will see your friendly and cheerful face there. That is such a comforting thought. I always felt so welcome around you and just knowing I will see you again makes me feel hopeful that this is not goodbye for forever. You are such a godly example of “perfect love casts out fear” because you loved with your whole heart and when we talked I just felt so loved and unafraid no matter what I was going through. I really miss you a lot and I’m sad and tearful I can’t see you for now. I don’t want to live in a world without Carla White. It’s just not the same…. I bet you are loving heaven and being with Jesus – but I still miss you and wish you were here. I wasn’t ready for you to go. I think about how you left earlier than expected – I just think about the last time we talked- it was at pastor Tom’s Bible study and you were sharing how you were excited about what God was doing in your life. I gave you a hug and it will be the last one for a while. That makes me feel really sad and tearful. Brian, I am also lifting you and your family up in prayer. I only got to know you a little bit from Bible study but I’m sorry for the pain and grief you are going through. Carla is and always will be a treasure.
Suzette Post
November 9, 2022 9:41 pm ·Carla,
Oh how I cherished our time together, My sissy, not by birth but by choice 💛
You have always been my encourager, my prayer warrior, my confidant, my mentor, my spiritual advisor, my fun silly sister friend, I adore you, I love you, I will miss you terribly and Someday we will reunite and create some heavenly shenanigans! Looking forward to new adventures with you in our forever home ✝️💛
I promise to love others as I have been loved by you!
Greg & Minja Carey
November 9, 2022 9:42 pm ·Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
2 Corinthians 5:7-9
Andrea Sutherland
November 9, 2022 11:03 pm ·This was a woman who made everyone feel like family. She had a way of looking at you with such warmth you felt like you were the only person in the room. I will miss her dearly.
Martha&Warren
November 9, 2022 11:13 pm ·We’ll be at the service in spirit, rejoicing in Carla’s life though with heavy hearts for now. Such awesome memorable reunions we’ve had over the years – and the one in Heaven is nearer than ever! Much love and continuing prayers from your extended family crowd in Washington.
Kat Decker
November 10, 2022 4:05 am ·So sorry for your recent loss. All are in my thoughts & prayers 🙏 ❤
Barbara Gosnell
November 10, 2022 8:37 am ·Love to you and all your family. May you rest in peace.
Barbara
Lynn&Rich
November 10, 2022 8:42 am ·There is a giant hole in our family and we all feel the void greatly. Over the years we experienced many wonderful times together. I remember pushing you around in your stroller, being pregnant with our girls together, family reunions, weddings, vacations at the beach and so much more. But most of all I remember your loving heart and of course your yummy baked goods. You will be missed greatly. Say hi to Granny and the rest of the family up there. Good bye fir now til we meet again. Love you cousin.
Barbara Gosnell
November 10, 2022 8:55 am ·Heart felt love to you and all your big and beautiful family.
Barbara Gosnell
Vicky Logue
November 10, 2022 1:05 pm ·Brian, Zach , Melissa and Family,
We met Carla when Adam and Amanda were with you and she was such a nice person. I remember calling about the church doing their rehearsal dinner and she was so kind to make it perfect for them. We are so sorry for this season of your life. We pray that you will feel God’s peace as you go through the days, months ant time ahead of you.
Love Steve and Vicky Logue
Sherry, Greg and Samantha Evans
November 10, 2022 1:41 pm ·Sending condolences to Brian and all the family. May your heavy hearts be lightened as you remember the promise of eternity together with Jesus.
Cai zhu
November 10, 2022 2:22 pm ·I’m still in shock, I dreamed about you one night that you came in to visit us and we hugged, I truly sorry for Brian and your kids and grandkids loss. I remember once that I told you Bi and I we both seen you and Brian as our role model, the way how you treated others, the way you made your people feel like family. You will be dearly missed.
Marilyn chance
November 10, 2022 2:38 pm ·Dearest carla,
You are at peace with your heavenly father. You are missed dearly, you were my rock and still are in spirit. We loved your dearly, even though we lived long distance. B< you will continue being held in our hearts always. Brian talked to your dad yesterday and your dad was touched. Brian was talking to him about his salvation with christ, your dad got tears. Wish you could of seen it. I will continue to pray for your dad's salvation here in tulsa. Praying he gets to be with you, me to when our time comes, when Jesus takes us. I am really working on mine, for sure, praying for his. I keep him a spot saved every Sunday on the pew. I will continue praying for your family, and be there if they ever need us. We will always carry you in our hearts. We would love to be there for your celebration of life. But praying for your family and uplifting them. God will get all of us strength. Like he did you. You fought hard, but I feel God felt you needed peace and rest. So he gave it to you. And you will be here in spirit, and guardian angel over your family and grand children. So enjoy life with our heavenly father. Your wings from heaven will shelter your family down here. Thanks for being such a beautiful caring daughter to us. Dad & Marilyn chance ( we will always love you sugar). you were such a blessed daughter. We cou) not of been blessed more.
Tracy Mavity
November 10, 2022 6:00 pm ·Carla you invited me to church when I told you my 5 yr old son was asking questions. 25 yrs later he’s the loving Christian husband father of his family. Your whole family including Jim and Mom Carol show us such love. I’ve prayed for you all through this whole time and although it didn’t end the way I wanted, I know you are praising and singing to Jesus. I love you so much Carla. I pray I told you and showed you how much while you were here💜💜💜
Lisa Fast
November 10, 2022 11:42 pm ·Brian and the White family,
I’m so sorry for the loss of sweet Carla…I know she is singing with the angels in the Glory of God! We were just getting to know each other and I am sad to not have the opportunity to spend more time together. We are praying for you all as you grieve.
I wish we could attend the service on Saturday but I will be out of town. Please know that you will be in my thoughts as you celebrate the life of an amazing woman!!!
Lisa and Verlyn Fast
Lauren
November 12, 2022 8:39 am ·Emily and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. You are a great testimony on how loving she was.
I pray you feel God’s comfort during this time.
Thankfully, you will see her again!!!!
With sorrow and in His Love,
Lauren and Rick Uren
Lynette McDonald
November 12, 2022 1:51 pm ·I feel blessed to have known Carla, even though it was only for the last few years of her life. She was beautiful and so fun to talk with. She was so in love with her family and her face would light up when she would talk about them. She is singing in the angels’ choir now and even though she will be very missed by so many here on earth she was welcomed by Jesus and the angels with open arms to her heavenly home. God bless all her family… may God comfort you and help you find peace.
Jennifer Shook
November 18, 2022 9:35 am ·I met Carla a few times for a work-related project. She was lovely and truly a woman of God. I am sorry to hear she passed away.
Ron Cunningham
February 28, 2023 2:03 pm ·I met Carla when we both attended Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis and stayed friends when her family moved to Lafayette. Carla was a special friend with a strong Christian values.
Brian and Mr and Mrs Rhoads.. may you all find peace through the hands of our God.
PS
I did not learn about Carla’s passing till recently.
Ron Cunningham
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