Julia Annette (Collins) White, 81,  went to her heaven home on May 22, 2026. She was born on January 29, 1945, in Hugo, Oklahoma, the daughter of Edward "Ed" Collins and Eura Ola (Bishop) Collins. Julia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Ray White; brother, Anthony Collins; sister, Eddie Jean Collins and nephew, Toby Collins.

Julia was a lifelong resident of Choctaw County and a graduate of Hugo High School, Class of 1963. She married her beloved husband, Donald Ray White on August 7, 1965, in Hugo, Oklahoma. Julia worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for many years at Citizens Bank and for the Kiamichi Railroad. She was an active member of Clayton Avenue Baptist Church where she taught children's Sunday school for many years. Julia loved the Lord and enjoyed sharing the word of Christ. She truly was light of faith and kindness to not only her family and friends, but all who knew her.

Beyond her professional career, Julia loved being outdoors. She enjoyed horseback riding and going fishing with her family. Above all else, Julia truly loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and her lifelong friends, they were her greatest blessing. Julia will be deeply missed but her memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.

Julia is survived by her children; Donald Lee White of Hugo, OK and Cathy Zachry and husband, Mark of Hugo, OK; grandchildren,  Hillary Turner and husband, Zach of Paris, TX, Erica McKnight and husband, Drew of Antlers, OK, Garrett White of Hugo, OK, Karlee White and Kaylee White both of Deport, TX; great grandchildren, Logan, Hayden, Parker, Jack and Isaiah; brothers, Lewis Collins and Steve Collins; sister in laws, Martha Short, and husband, Donald, Judy Clancy, and husband, Joe, Letha Loftin, and husband, Tim, all of Hugo, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and loved ones.

"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose."

Romans 8:28