Estella "Stella" F. White

On Thursday January 09, 2020 Mrs. Stella White passed peacefully at her home in Ak-Chin with family and friends by her side. She is now reunited with her husband James White whom she married on September 15, 1983.

Stella was an employee at the Gila River Health Care Dental Department for the past 35 years. It was at Dental where Stella gained many of friends who would become just like family to her. Friends would come by just to see her brite smiling face. Friends and family will always remember seeing Stella as she reminded them of dental appointments and to the kids, "Always brush your teeth." For many, going to the dentist will never be the same as they always looked forward to the big smiles she gave, the comforting hugs, and many words of encouragement she shared with everyone.

Mrs. Stella White loved to dance. Attending as many chicken scratch dances as she could around the Communities, She grew up in since she was a young girl. She loved listening to all genres of music. As well as going for long cruises with loved ones.

Amongst all the wonderful things Stella will be remembered for, being a Wonderful Mother would be the best memory she could leave behind. She played a role as "Momma Stella" to many. She taught her children to love, respect, be gracious, and always be there for others amongst many other traits. She was also a wonderful Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend. Most people will forever remember Stella for her smooth moves on the dance floor as she had many dance partners always saying, "You should never turn down a request. GET OUT THERE AND DANCE!"

The world will miss this wonderful woman. It was said, "She was not only loved by family and friends. She was loved by All Communities." Her heart had a place for everyone. Her last request for all she knew was, "Just keep dancing for me."

She is survived by her children Della DeLowe, Mariana White, Lee White, Sonja White, her siblings Molly Norris, Kupe Kaniatobe, Elena Norris, Vivian Lewis, Sally Antone, Cecelia Norris, and 7 grandchildren.
She is preceded by her husband James White, her parents Juan & Juanita Norris, her brothers Nathanial and Fredrick Norris and two grandchildren Luis and Mercedes Garcia.

A Wake will be held on Friday January 17, 5pm at the District 5 Multi-purpose building in Bapchule, AZ. Mass will be held on Saturday January 18, 7am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Ak-Chin, AZ, with burial to follow at Vah-Ki Cemetery in Casa Blanca, AZ