Patricia “Gamma” White, nee Hall, 75, of Belleville, IL, born Friday, April 30, 1948, in Atlanta, GA, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O Fallon, IL surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Pat left the Dallas / Ft. Worth area and moved to Belleville, IL in 1989 with long-time friend Marilyn Vise with the opportunity to complete her degree. She attended McKendree College where she graduated in 1994 with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Pat, then, utilized her education and joined The Metro-East Family Gazette where she worked for 7.5 years as the Marketing Director. She moved to the Southwestern Illinois Tourism and Convention Bureau in 2002 where she continued her work as a Marketing Director until 2013 before retiring. During her career, she was a member of the First Night Riverbend Steering Committee and the St. Louis Attractions Association. Pat was a proud 30-year volunteer and served as President of the Board of Directors for S.A.V.E. (St. Clair Associated Vocational Enterprises) from 2010-2016 in Belleville where her daughter resided.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Parents, Lymon and Grace, nee Avila, Hall
Surviving are her:
- Son, Ken (Michelle Chewning) Buchheit of Grand Prairie, TX
- Daughter, Michelle Buchheit of Belleville, IL
- Bonus son, Ben (Amy) Vise of Millstadt, IL
- Brother, Lymon (Sarah) Hall of Houston, TX
- Granddaughter, Jennifer (Josh) Layer
- Bonus grandchildren:
- Rebecca (Joey) Simmons
- Jessica (Gage) Faue
- Hendrix Vise
- Bonus greatgrandchildren:
- Kaitlyn
- Jayden
- Cheyenne
- Kathryn
- Clayton
- Caysen
- Niece, Louisa Hall
- Nephew, Joe Hall
- Many family and friends
Memorials: Memorial Donations in her honor may be made to S.A.V.E. (saveorg.org)
Funeral: A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to be determined.
7 Comments To "Patricia “Gamma” White"
#1 Comment By Paula Vise On February 26, 2024 @ 6:51 am
Pat’s legacy to the world was her kindness. I will always remember her for her kindness and love for her family. She was so proud and full of joy about her family. I am blessed to have known her.
#2 Comment By Lauren Haas On February 26, 2024 @ 10:19 am
Pat was an amazing woman. She was my partner at the family gazette, and she helped me grow professionally and personally in so many ways.
She was always kind, warm, gracious, and loving to everyone around her. Some of the best parts of myself I learned from her, and a bit of her will live forward in me, and I’m sure with everyone else that she has touched in her life.
#3 Comment By The Ganey Family On February 26, 2024 @ 9:03 pm
In addition to all of the wonderful words that have been said before, Pat was also a longtime neighbor and friend to our family. We share so many funny, strange, and great memories. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Michelle and the rest of Pat’s family and friends.
#4 Comment By Chelsea Parker-Williams On February 28, 2024 @ 8:26 pm
Pat was truly a remarkable woman, always pleasant to be around. I enjoyed her company anytime she was around and I’m happy to have known her. May God keep her close and resting in his eternal glory.
#5 Comment By Anne (Stanley) Campbell On February 27, 2024 @ 4:45 pm
Pat and I met in 1964 when she transferred into Ursuline Academy, Dallas. We became instant friends, and, along with Katie Meyer, we were like the three amigas throughout high school and beyond. We were in each other’s weddings. We worked together for 10 years and even started (and closed!) a business together. I will miss her so much but I know she and Katie are kicking up their heels in heaven. Love you , Pat. RIP until we meet again. ❤️
#6 Comment By Susan and Mark Holland On March 4, 2024 @ 5:56 pm
We have known her for over 20 years, we loved her very much, she was a Wonderful Woman who I admired, going to miss her so much❤️
#7 Comment By Marilyn Vise On March 9, 2024 @ 11:33 am
Today we will celebrate your life my wonderful friend. I will also be celebrating nearly 4 decades of friendship. I carry you with me always