Lillian "Betty" Elizabeth White Obituary (1931 - 2023)

AUGUSTA- Lillian “Betty” Elizabeth White passed away peacefully at Glenridge Long Term Care facility on August 8, 2023. She was born to the late John and Lillian (Dawbin) Webber on March 24, 1931. She was their first child and only daughter. Betty attended Mt. Vernon schools, Kents Hill, and later graduated from Farmington High school class of 1949. During this time, she helped neighbors with whatever their needs were. She married Clarence A. White in 1949, and they had their first and only child, JoAnn (White) Huwe. After high school, Betty worked at Bachelder Camps and Store in Mt. Vernon and Elizabeth Arden Estates. Maine Chance Spa in Rome, ME was her summer employment for a few years as well. Her family moved to Caribou, ME in 1968 for a few years where Betty worked at Loring A.F.B, Limestone, Base Exchange. Upon their return to Mt.Vernon, she returned to working at State of Maine Game, Fish, and Wildlife until her retirement. Betty was very instrumental in the forming of the First Baptist Church food bank in Mt.Vernon, which is still serving families now after 30 years. During the many years of serving her community and those residents in their times of need, Betty received the spirit of America Foundation Award. These awards were presented to her in 2007, 2011, and 2015. She was the treasurer of the First Baptist Church as well as the Snowmobile Club, which she handled for 27 years. It brought her great joy to be able to help all those in need. Betty deeply enjoyed the time spent with her family and a host of friends. Later, she spent 6 years at Howell House in Augusta, attracting a whole new host of friends to “help.” In addition to her parents, Betty is predeceased by her brothers, Francis T. Hayes of Syracuse, NY, and Harold A. Webber of Readfield, ME. Sisters-in-law, Helen (Francis) Hayes and Patricia (Ray) Webber. Betty is survived by her loving daughter JoAnn Huwe and husband Deland of Greensboro, NC. Her grandson Michael (Melissa) Huwe of Columbus, GA, and great grandchildren, Bohden, Lillian (Lilly), and Audrey. Her granddaughter Amy (Michael) McCollett of Augusta and great grandchildren, Helaina and Iain. Brothers, Raymond Webber of Augusta and Walter (Marion) Webber of Rome, NY and sister-in-law, Marlene (Harold) Webber. As well as many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Betty’s visitation will be held on Friday September 15 from 10-11AM with a memorial service beginning at 11AM at the First Baptist Church, 321 Pond Road in Mt.Vernon. A graveside service will follow immediately after at the Stevens Cemetery on the North Road in Mt.Vernon. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Betty’s name to Mt.Vernon Food Bank or First Baptist Church both at 321 Pond Rd, Mt Vernon, ME 04352 Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Care, One Church St., Augusta, where memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com