[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 124 (Thursday, July 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E622]
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            RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF MARTHA RUTH SANSOM WHITE

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2020

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of Martha Ruth Sansom White, who passed away on June 24, 
surrounded by her family.
  Born on April 18, 1940, Martha was the firstborn of three girls to 
the loving parents of Russell Tilden and Idelle Gray Sansom. Following 
in her parents' footsteps, she received her Bachelor of Education from 
the University of Mississippi. While at Ole Miss, she not only earned 
her degree but met and fell in love with Bill White. They were married 
on May 12, 1962, and were happily married for 58 years.
  Martha continued her passion for education by eaming her Masters in 
Education from Mississippi State University. Like her parents, she went 
on to teach at Itawamba Community College and would later teach the 
vocational program at Northeast Community College, only retiring after 
37 years.
  Left to cherish her memory is her husband William ``Bill'' Dyke 
White; her daughter, Kristy Moore Gibson; her son, John Russell White; 
as well as many other friends and extended family members.
  Martha's life was one of grace and love for her family and community. 
She will be greatly missed by all whom she encountered.

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