Pauline L. White, retired store manager

Pauline L. White, 79, passed away Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at Bayhealth Medical Center, Milford. 

Pauline was born March 9, 1946, in Roxana,  daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Timmons) Morgan.

Pauline enjoyed going to thrift stores and yard sales. She enjoyed being around people and working for many years. She was nicknamed “Penny”. Pauline worked at Dollar General in Georgetown for many years as the manager, and then went to work for Family Dollar as the manager. She was at the Rehoboth location for many years before transferring to Bridgeville. She was the “go-to” person for training store managers, so she worked at many of the locations over the years before her retirement in 2020.

By her employees, Pauline was quick-witted and loved practical jokes. She enjoyed cooking and being with her family, especially during the holidays.

In addition to both parents, Pauline was preceded in death by her youngest son, Harley White; and sisters, Kathleen Dukes, Barbara Melson and Ruth Ann Melson.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Wayne A. White; son, Wayne M. White Sr. (Angie) of Milton; daughter, Patty Bodenweiser (Eric) of Georgetown; a sister, Betty Jane Atkins of Millsboro; grandchildren, Wayne M. White Jr., Tyler White, Desi Millman and Dylan White; and seven great-grandchildren.

A special thank you to her dedicated friend and caregiver, Sandy Rager.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Short Funeral Services chapel, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, where friends may call one hour prior. Interment will immediately follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Millsboro.

Flowers are accepted, or donations may be sent to the American Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Online condolences may be sent to shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com.