Joan Gale Kirkpatrick White

Mrs. Joan Gale Kirkpatrick White of Halifax, VA passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026. She was born in Leesburg, VA October 2, 1945 and was 80 years old. She was the daughter of the late James Henry Kirkpatrick, Jr. and the late Maude Elizabeth Kirkpatrick and was married to the late Samuel Reaves White. Joan attended Loudoun County High School and worked for the Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C., until she moved to private industry where she worked until her marriage to Samuel White in 1978. They lived in Aldie, VA until moving to Halifax, VA in 1996. She was a member of Halifax United Methodist Church. She was fond of sewing, quilting, and was known for her cooking skills. She is survived by her brother Wayne (Betty) of Stuart, VA. Also surviving are three stepsons, Richard (Sue) of Chesapeake, VA; Steven (Melissa) of Newport News, VA, and Daryl of Altoona, PA. Also surviving are five grandchildren, one great grandchild, and numerous cousins. A graveside service will be held in the future at the Fairview Lutheran Cemetery in Bolivar, WVA.

For memorials, please consider the Halifax County Cancer Association, PO Box 1891, Halifax, VA 24558 or the Halifax United Methodist Church, PO Box 357, Halifax, VA 24558.

Online condolences may be made at www.powellfuneralinc.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1603 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592.