Mrs. Mitzie White, age 70, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Murfreesboro, TN. She was born in Nashville, TN and was a daughter of the late Haskell Carr and Nancy Katherine Smith Carr. Mrs. Mitzie was a homemaker after retirement. She had worked for TN Building Products, Recom, and Alley-Cassetty Truck Center. She was a member of Patterson Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Hubert Carr, Richard Carr, Robert Carr, Oathel “Boots” Carr, Janie Maynard, and Zina “Tooter” Carr.
Mitzie found great joy in caring for, loving, and helping people in their daily life. She loved to go shopping for family and friends. Mitzie was a woman of strong faith. Most of all, she loved her family and spending time with them, especially her grandchildren.
Mrs. White is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Howard White, Jr. of Murfreesboro, TN; children, Howard “Bud” (Angelia) White of College Grove, TN, Kathy (Jeff) Lillard of Franklin, TN, Billy Williams of Nashville, TN; 6 grandchildren, Keith Williams, Hunter Lillard, Tyler Lillard, Wyatt Lillard, Luke Lillard, Emily Williams; 2 great grandchildren, Layia Williams, Ace Williams; sisters, Alice Hall of Murfreesboro, TN, and Maggie Hamm of Murfreesboro, TN .
Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 1 PM until 3 PM at Lawrence Funeral Home. The graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 4 PM at Triune Cemetery, 7906 Nolensville Road, Arrington, TN with Bro. Jamie Pratt officiating. Interment will follow in Triune Cemetery in Arrington, TN.
Family will serve as pallbearers.
