Columbia, SC - Mary Ann (Paladino) White, of Auburn, passed away after a brief hospitalization on August 16th at Providence Hospital in Columbia, SC. Mrs. White had been living in Lexington, South Carolina since January 2018. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Albert A. and Cornelia R. (Bisceglia) Paladino.
Her husband of 44 years, Donald F. White, predeceased her in 2014. Mrs. White is survived by her only daughter, Ashley (White) Jordan of Lexington, South Carolina; her son in law, Jayson Jordan, of Lexington, South Carolina and her granddaughter, Kennedy Quinn “Kick” Jordan who provided her with so much joy and love.
Additionally, she leaves her loving nephews, Brian (Susan) White of Spencer, Robert White of Auburn, John (Jessica) White of Northbridge and her sister in law, Lee Elliott of Dudley. Her brother in law, Robert White predeceased her in 2006.
Mary Ann was a 1961 graduate of Commerce High School. After graduating high school, she was a bookkeeper at Mechanics Bank where she worked until her 1970 wedding. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Auburn, as well as Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lexington, South Carolina. Upon her arrival to South Carolina, Mary Ann was an active member of the Lexington Senior Center and enjoyed the friends she made there.
She loved vacationing at Cape Cod and in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Mary Ann was a Clemson Tigers fan and loved to support her daughter and son in law’s alma mater. She was so proud to be a part of the college’s national championship celebrations in 2017 and 2019.
Born an only child, Mary Ann cherished spending time with her family and lifelong friends. She looked forward to her daily phone calls with loved ones when she could catch up from miles away. A wonderful, genuine and compassionate person, Mary Ann always put others first, and she truly adored her family and friends.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Jerry Robinson and the staff at Providence Hospital for the outstanding care Mary Ann received.
Friends and family are invited to a graveside service, which will be held at St. John’s Cemetery in the Our Lady of Fatima section, 260 Cambridge Street, Worcester on Saturday, August 24th at 11:00 AM. Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Hammond St., is directing arrangements.
The family requests that flowers be omitted. A fund has been set up to honor her memory. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to the Lexington Senior Center, 108 Ball Park Road, Lexington, SC 29072.
To share a memory of Mary Ann or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.Royfuneral.com