Elizabeth Jane White

Elizabeth Jane White, better known as Jane, age 81, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith.

Jane was born on August 10, 1944, in Lubbock, Texas, to Robert Morris Moore and Audrey Juanita Moore, whose maiden name was Bennett.

Jane devoted her career to social work, where she spent many years caring for and advocating for others. She earned her bachelor's degree and carried her compassion and servant's heart into both her professional life and her community.

A faithful and devout Catholic, Jane was deeply involved in her community and church. She volunteered at the Scott County Senior Center and served as a board member. In her younger years, she enjoyed square dancing and fellowship with friends. Jane loved playing bridge every Friday and was known for her joyful spirit and the laughter she shared with others.

Above all, Jane cherished time spent with her family. She was proud of her close-knit family and treasured every moment shared together. Jane especially enjoyed time with her brothers and loved celebrating family milestones and gatherings. She was also a devoted Razorback fan and took great pleasure in watching Arkansas football and basketball.

Jane is survived by her devoted husband, Richard Leslie White; her brothers, Mike Moore of Virginia and Patrick Moore and wife Melonie of Alabama; her children, Elizabeth Hendrix of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Kyle Moran and fiance' Christy of Russellville, Arkansas, and Scott Moran and wife Haley of Conway, Arkansas, step children Stephanie White of California, Troy White and wife Julie of upstate New York and Michael White and wife Sandy of Oklahoma as well as her sisters in law Cathy Galloway of Mena, Arkansas, JoAnn Swanson of Mena, Arkansas and Jim White of Florida.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Ben Moran, Owen Moran, Nick Shaw, and Daniel Shaw. Jane also leaves behind a host of step grand children and great-grandchildren, extended family members, and friends who will cherish her memory.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Morris Moore and Audrey Juanita Moore; her brother-in-law, Robert White; and her sister-in-law, Gerry Moore.

Jane will be remembered for her kindness, her faith, her laughter, and the love she shared with everyone who knew her. Her legacy lives on through the many lives she touched.

A Mass will be recited at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Les Farley, officiating.