Delores H. White

Delores H. White, 76, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 25, 2010. She served others as a devoted nurse for 40 years, was a victorious cancer survivor, and led a very happy life with her cat, Mocha. Preceding her in death were her parents, Gray and Florence Gravely; husband, John Garland Hudson; and daughter, Mary Lynn Hudson. Her surviving family includes her children, Lewis Hudson and wife, Vicki, Sarah Herron and husband, Roy, and Cindy Hudson and fianc, Dean; grandchildren, Jason and Alicia Herron, and John Hudson and fiance, Shona Murphy, and Mindi Eaton; great-grandchildren, Cheyenne, Shane, Cameron, Little Lewis, and John Adex Hudson; and special friends, Linda, Gladys, JoAnna, and Huffer. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses and staff at the Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center for their devoted care. Per Delores request, all services will be privately attended by family only. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to either the American Cancer Society at 2840 Electric Road Suite 106 in Roanoke, VA 24018 or to the American Heart Association at 4504 Starkey Road # 115 in Roanoke, VA 24018. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.johnmoakey.com. The White family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral and Cremation Service in Salem, 540-389-5441.