Hattie Mae Wilhite

Hattie Mae Wilhite was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Rosenberg, Texas for many years before she passed away. Hattie, called by the affectionate name, ‘Geen Geen’ by her grand and great grand children died at the Rose Haven Assisted Living Home in Kaufman Texas during the afternoon of October 27, 2009 with family members by her side. She was 98 years old, having been born on May 19, 1911, to Howard and Nellie Clark. Her parents and family lived in Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana when she was born. She spent the early part of her life there. She was predeceased by her sisters and brothers; Nora McClellan; Gladys Hoffpauir; Wynan Clark know as uncle Brother and Ray Clark. She is survived by her daughter Mary Nell Price and husband, Truman Price, of Murphy, Texas, granddaughters; Julia Lehman of Sydney, Australia and Kelly Kilpatrick and sons Christian and Ireland of Fort Worth, Texas. Hattie was married to John Wilhite for a just a few years before his death, making her what is called today a single mom. It was necessary for her to relocate in order to support herself and daughter. She moved to Port Arthur, Texas and was employed by Southwestern Bell. Hattie was quickly recognized for her skills and dependability and was transferred to Woodville, Texas to supervise the switch over to the dial system. She then was promoted to Chief Operator in Rosenberg, Texas where she finished her 31 years of service to the company including assignments in Houston, Texas. Hattie always enjoyed new and challenging things. After her retirement, when her daughter and son-in-law were transferred to Europe by his employer they invited her to accompany them which she did. She spent almost two years in her own Flat in the South of France before returning to the US. She continued to work at selected part time jobs into her late 80’s to keep herself active and mentally alert. She was always a person who migrated toward and identified herself with the finer things in life, especially involving fashion and civility. She and her inspiration will be sorely missed.