Ms. Margaret Ann White answered the Master’s call on Friday, October 9, 2026, and entered eternal rest at Stratford Rehabilitation Center in Danville, Virginia.

Affectionately known as “Sister Margaret,” she was the daughter of the late Pollie White Barley. She received her early education through the Pittsylvania County School System and continued her academic journey, earning both an associate degree and a bachelor’s degree. She dedicated herself to serving others through her employment with AmeriCorps, where she worked as a tutor in the Danville Public School System.

Margaret was known for her beautiful smile, warm spirit, and unwavering love and faith in God. Her life was a testament to her devotion to the Lord and her compassion for others. She found great joy in ministry and faithfully served by helping at the House of Hope and ministering to the residents of the Danville House. She was a devoted member of The Remnant Church of Power under the leadership of Overseer Antonio Fitzgerald, where she served faithfully until her health began to decline. Through every season of life, her love for God remained steadfast, and her faith never wavered.

Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved mother and stepfather; her son, Wesley White; two sisters, Doris Hunt and Brenda Dixon;  and a brothers, Bennie L. White.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, two sons, Demetrious White (Amber) and Christopher L. White; one daughter-in-law, Christy A. White; four grandchildren, Zuriyon Glover, Jahad Zymer, Joseph Tyrese, and Jayla Armani Adams; two great-grandchildren, Ivy Armani and Atlas Zymer Adams; four sisters, Gwendolyn Hankins, Diane White, Mary White, and Carolyn Jones; eight brothers, Eric Jones, Johnny Childress (Lisa), Henry Barley (Bert), Jessie Luck, Bobby Luck, Michael Luck, Tony Luck (Janice), and Henry Luck; her beloved best friend and sister in Christ, Evangelist Mitzi Coles; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.

Celebration of Life services for Ms. Margaret Ann White will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, Virginia. Pastor LaShawnda Reynolds of Christian Life Church will serve as Eulogist, and Prophetess Rena Kernodle of Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church will officiate.

Burial will be private.

A public viewing will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment from 4 p.m. until 6 pm.

The family is asked to assemble at 12:45 p.m. at the funeral home on the day of service.

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Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va., Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director and Operator, Monica W. Martin, Funeral Directress (434)799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. “Our Family Servicing Your Family”