Deborah "Marla" White

Marla Uzzell White died peacefully with her children by her side at her home in Raleigh, NC, on March 26, 2018. Marla was 63 years young. Deborah Marla Uzzell White is survived by her husband of 43 years, Dewey White; her daughter, Hayley Uzzell White; her son, Carson White; her brothers, Larry Uzzell and Michael Uzzel; sister-in-law, Gail Uzzell and many dear friends as living life and being kind was her hallmark. She was preceded in death by her mother, Josephine Riggs Uzzell and her father, Russell Uzzell of Onslow County, NC. Deborah Marla Uzzell White was born on the blessed day of June 5, 1954 in Jacksonville, NC to Josephine and Russell Uzzell. She graduated from Jacksonville and pursued a career that spanned 40 years as a hairstylist- making life-long friends out of customers. She served our nation as a Navy wife living in states on each side of our great county. She married Dewey, her high school sweetheart, in 1976. After moving to Raleigh when Dewey’s Navy term was completed, Marla began working for herself as a hairstylist. Over the years the couple welcomed two children into their home. Hayley and Carson both graduated the great university of NC State. Marla then set about teaching her children the values of being honest, caring and not judgmental, traits she learned from her grandmother, Dolly Uzzell. Marla was accomplished at the piano and crafts, but her great accomplishment was the love she shared. She and a group of great friends (Sandra Wright, Gail Uzzell, Pat Gory, Debra Denatale and her cousin Ginger Webb). They started a girls group, FBI’s, that met monthly for new adventures. Over the past 10 years they have had numerous remarkable times. Marla was a generous, witty and dedicated individual who loved living life and who was passionate about her profession only second to the love she held for her family and friends. The world is a lesser place today as God now has by his side this most wonderful wife, best friend, mother, and caring person. A celebration of her life is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. March 31, 2018 at Renaissance Funeral Home, 7615 Six Forks Road Raleigh, NC 27615, with a gathering to exchange the good times about Marla at the funeral home from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. A second reception to follow at her good friend, Kim Lewis and her brother, Larry’s, residence at 3316 Buck Run Trail Wake Fores,t NC 27587 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The ceremony will be officiated by Rick and Beverly Haug. Beverly and Marla were lifelong closest friends. Please plan on speaking to us all about how wonderful she was. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Marla's life.

Deborah "Marla" White

June 5, 1954 - March 26, 2018