Bobbie Bishop White

Bobbie Bishop White, 86, died peacefully in her Indianapolis home August 19, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born in Indianapolis to George and Ola (Dinkins) Bishop on May 19, 1935 and shared her home with her brother and beloved grandmother, Minnie Mignon Sleeth, known by all as “Grams.” Bobbie graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1953 and was accomplished in many areas: commencement leader, cheerleader, saxophone player, track runner, and Homecoming, Mardi Gras, Prom and Jamboree Queen, among other titles. Bobbie attended Indiana University before starting her family as a long-time resident of Irvington. She later worked in the Indianapolis Environmental Court as a bailiff and court reporter for over twenty years. Bobbie was a published author of the children’s book, “On the Go with Jeremiah Joe,” sold on Amazon, at Books and Brews and currently in development with a second publisher. She proudly launched the book with the Indiana School for the Blind, and later in life refused to let her own vision impairment keep her from reaching her goals. Bobbie joyfully overcame other physical obstacles including a successful recovery from a 2009 stroke, being named “Patient of the Year” at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana. Always an advocate for children, she enthusiastically volunteered in child welfare services and for the foster care system in Indiana for many years. Bobbie loved deeply and knew exactly what to say to make others smile and feel special, never without a kind and welcoming word for strangers and friends alike, including fellow parishioners at Allisonville Christian Church. Bobbie cherished her husband and her children and appropriately adopted the moniker, “Grams” for her 22 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Her cheerleading never ended as she faithfully attended every event involving her loved ones. Bobbie’s favorite time was spent with her husband following the pursuits of their children and grandchildren as they established successful careers in medicine, law, education, business, entrepreneurship, fine art and theatre. Bobbie had a favorite poem about “picking daisies,” to remember to enjoy the special things and people in her life. Bobbie is survived by her husband of 20 years, John F. White; brother, Jay Bishop (Julie); children, Carrie Davenport (Clay), Krista Seeds (Jim) and Kenny Shepard (Tim); stepchildren, John White (Jill), Mary Moede (Mark), Annie Zuraw (John), Ellen Quigley (Fran) and Vince White; grandchildren, Keaton (Rachel), Colin, Mike (Melissa), Kacie (Garrett), McKenzie, Mallory (Noah), Mitchell, Joseph (Sabrina), Matthew (Kristen), John, Josh (Katie), Matthew (Emily), Emma, Abraham, Ruth, Sam, Katie, Jack, Elizabeth, David, Michael and Meghan (Erick); and great-grandchildren, Georgia, Oliver, Jack, Clara, Everett, Charlie, Maggie, Sawyer and Finley. Visitation will be Monday, August 23, 2021 from 12 noon until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 East Washington Street, with interment immediately following at Washington Park East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Miracle Place, Huntington’s Disease Society of America, the American Cancer Society, or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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Bobbie Bishop White

May 19, 1935 - August 19, 2021