Brenda Leanne White Bethel

Brenda Leanne White Bethel passed away on November 13, 2026, in Dublin, Georgia, following an extended illness. She was born on December 30, 1953, in Telfair County.

Her love for Jesus was first in her life.  Known for being a movie buff, she also loved her children and grandchildren immensely.   Leanne enjoyed being outside and she loved animals, especially her "Shawtzie."  A member of Rockwell Baptist Church since February, 1981, reading her Bible was a favorite pastime.

Leanne was proud to be a nurse, a profession she dearly loved, especially working with Dr. Shirley and with Dr. Taube.

Leanne will be remembered with love by her family and all who shared in her life. She is survived by her husband, Andy Clarke, with whom she shared 26 years of marriage. She also leaves behind her daughters: Ashley Tooker of Eastman; Amy Nipper of Cochran; Kortney Gay of Milan; Keely Sylvester of Kathleen; and Haley Watson of Haddock. Through them, her family continued to grow across generations, bringing her much pride and joy.

Her memory will also be treasured by her grandchildren, Rhett Strickland, Ashlan Strickland, and Austin Tooker, Gage Abbott, Cody Abbott, Dylan Abbott, Luke Abbott, Taylor Foskey, Tyler Kent, Will Ledford, Kayla Pursley, Hannah Fralish, Blake Pierce, Logan Clarke, Cole Watson, and Knox Watson. She was further blessed by her great-grandchildren, Ronan Strickland, Ryker Strickland, Delilah Gamboa, Trystin Kent,  Kyser Kent, Chandler Abbott, Kale Abbott, Kaleigh Rae Abbott, Ellenor Rose Abbott, Lakelyn Foskey, Collins Pursley, Myles Fralish, Hudson Fralish, Jonah Fralish, and Madeline Fralish. The love of this large and close-knit family stands as a lasting part of her legacy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Forris Earl White and Lois Evelyn Franklin White.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Rockwell Baptist Church, Temperance Road, Milan, Georgia 31060. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Rockwell Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery.

Leanne’s life is reflected in the family who carry her memory forward, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.