Barbara Smith White

November 19, 1918 - October 4, 2018

Barbara Smith White at age 99 years departed this earthly life on Oct. 4 and is now living in her heavenly home being loved more than she could ever imagine by our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband of 25 years Maurice Mallison White; her parents, Louis Smith and Mary Entzminger Smith; and her brothers and sisters Anton Smith, Philip Smith, Louis Smith, Mae Smith Tujaque, and Estelle Smith Olagues . She is survived by her two devoted daughters Elizabeth White and Patricia White Eubanks (John) and numerous nephews and nieces. She was born in New Orleans and moved to Metairie when married. She graduated from John McDonough High School at the age of 16. She served briefly in the WACS (Women's Army Corps) during WWII, followed by a successful career in banking and real estate. She became an officer at Metairie Bank and served as a chairman of the National Assoc. of Women Bankers. She was a lifelong volunteer including time with St. Christopher School, the Girl Scouts, STAIR, Longue Vue House and Gardens, and the Metairie Senior Center. She spent her retirement travelling to several worldwide destinations, but mostly as a docent giving thousands of tours through Longue Vue. She was never happier then when she was interacting with visitors and sharing her love of history in an enjoyable and informative fashion. She will be missed for her kind and generous nature and beautiful smile.