Mable White Hall

Mable White Hall was born October 17, 1923, in Tallahassee, Florida to James and Lillie White. She was the fifth of six children born to their union. After the passing of her mother, she was blessed with a stepmother, Catherine, and three additional siblings who survived her. Despite not having a formal secondary education, Mable was a self-taught individual who possessed the ability to showcase her dedication to learning and personal growth. At an early age, she committed her life to Christ by accepting Him as her Lord and Savior. In the early 1940s, she embarked on a journey, relocating to Central Florida on her own. In 1945, she found love and companionship in Henry Hall, and together they raised two daughters, Joann and Rayna. They were faithful members of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Orlando, Florida under the pastorate of the late Rev. L.J. Jenkins. Over the course of her years at Mt. Pleasant, Mable selflessly contributed her time and energy as an active member of the Women’s Missionary Society and the Mattie Gamble Chorus. In the late 1970s, her commitment led her to become a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Winter Park, Florida, under the pastorate of the late Rev. Leroy Hendrix. At Bethel, she continued to serve, taking on the role of Deaconess and participating in the Women’s Missionary Society, embodying her unwavering faith and devotion. During the 1950s and 1960s, Mable also enriched her community involvement as a valued member of the Silver Leaf Club of Orlando. Her contributions have made a lasting impact on the lives she’s touched, be it within her church, her community, or her wide circle of friends and family. After the passing of her beloved husband, Mable pursued a career that took her back and forth between Florida and Pennsylvania, for many years. While working in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, she was not just an employee; she became a cherished member of the Vales Family. Despite traveling back and forth, her heart remained rooted in her home, a place she lovingly tended to, pouring hours of dedication into her beautiful yard. When her mobility allowed, you could often find her tending to her yard or peacefully singing under a tree, feeding the birds. These simple pleasures reflect her appreciation for life’s beauty and her love for nature. Loved ones who preceded her in death: Husband, Henry Hall; Parents: James and Lillie White; Stepmother, Catherine Bradley; Siblings: James White, Manuel White, Ollie Mae Filmore, Mary Bradley, and Viola Parrish; Grandchild: Targie Jackson; Sisters-in-Law, Mamie Hathcock, Katie McGee, and Minnie Bryant. Left to cherish her memory: Her children, Joann Anderson (Albert T.) of Winter Park, Florida and Rayna James (Dennis) of Jacksonville, Florida; Grandchildren, Kenya Bowers-Jones (Javon) of Eustis, Florida; April Anderson of Sao Paulo, Brazil; Christopher James of Eatonville, Florida. Great Grandchildren, Demetrious Jackson of Douglasville, Georgia; Thomas Jackson of Douglasville, Georgia; Marcus Jackson of Houston, Texas; and Kennedy Council of Orlando, Florida. Siblings, Ruth James of Tampa, Florida; Clara Cobb (Thomas) of Tampa, Florida; and Raymond

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Mable White Hall

October 17, 1921 - July 15, 2024