Ella Mae "Anita" White of Rockford departed this earthly life February 18, 2024. She was born May 21, 1937 in Hickory Valley, TN the daughter of Sever Sr. and Lydia Scott. Ella lived in Rockford since 1963 coming from Hickory Valley. She married Odell Prewitt, December 28, 1960; of this union four children were born. She later married Pastor Adolph G. White, in November of 1977, he preceded her in death. Ella was a self employed hair dresser in her home. She was a former member of Bethel Baptist Church from 1963 until 1977 after marring Pastor White; she became a member of Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as Dean of Women, active member of the Missionary Society, Sunday School Teacher, BTU Class Teacher, President of the Beautification Club,  Senior Usher Board, Gospel Choir, Trustee Board Secretary 22 years; and the Mothers Board. Ella became a member of the Ministers Wives Fellowship in 1979, where she served on the sick committee and their choir; she also served as the assistant to the President in 1985. Ella assisted Pastor White, while he served as Police Chapin. She was not only a faithful member in the church but also in the community, where she tutored students at Walker Elementary School in 1997. Ella had a spiritual gift of healing from the Lord. She loved her family and her church and all her grandchildren. Her favorite scripture was , Romans 1:16, "I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. She graduated from Allen White High School in Whiteville, TN class of 1956 and graduated from Rockford Business College and Cosmetology School.

Ella Mae leaves to cherish many loving memories, her son, Fredrick Sr. (Demetrus) Prewitt; two daughters, Donna (Robert) Brooker and Brenda Adams; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother, Sammie (Annie) Scott; and sister Mildred Bryson; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends and her entire Greater New Hope Church Family. She was predeceased by her parents; husband; daughter Carolyn Elliott; sister, Barbara Jean Scott; brother Willie Wiley Scott, Clarence Scott, Sever Scott Jr., and Milton Scott; and son in law, Ray Adams Sr.

Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church 4615 Auburn Street. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held 8:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.