Carlene White Collis, born September 11, 1929, passed away on January 1, 2026
with her family by her side .She was born in LaFollette, Tennessee to Robie and
Estelle White.
She was educated in the Campbell County school system and earned her
teaching degree from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. She
dedicated forty years to teaching and touching countless lives.
Her teaching career began in Dayton, Ohio, where she also met her husband,
Glynn. The two later moved to Eatonton, Georgia, where they raised their family.
She was a devoted and active member of Lone Oak Baptist Church. She was
wellknown throughout the community for her gardening skills. She took great
pride in pickling, freezing, and preserving vegetables to feed her family. She loved
preparing meals for her family during the holidays. She poured her heart into her
family, and nothing brought her more joy than seeing her children and
grandchildren gathered around her table. She enjoyed reading and fishing, these
were simple pleasures that brought her peace and joy.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Glynn, and their children Glynn Jr.,
Teddy, and Wayne.
She is survived by her children: Sam (Deborah), Gwen Kennedy, Marion
(Shelby) Carla DeLoach (Scott) and Jennifer Gore (John) and her sister JoAnne McHenry.
She also leaves behind grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and one great- great
grandchild.
Donations may be made in her memory to Putnam Readers, P.O. Box 4283,
Eatonton, GA 31024.
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