Dannis Patricia White

Dannis Patricia White was born January 9, 1941 in Boothton, AL to the late

Sanford and Lorene White. At an early age, she was found to possess remarkable

musical talents. Without any formal training, she played the piano by ear.

After graduating from Rosedale High School, she relocated to Detroit where she

began a career with AT&T. While living there, Dannis occasionally worked as a

session musician and background singer for a number of Motown artitsts.

Dannis returned to Birmingham and continued working until her retirement after

nearly 30 years of service. She later worked for the City of Homewood Parks and

Recreation Board at the Lee Community Center. Throughout the years, Dannis

served as a musician for several churches in the Birmingham area.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Meredith "Paul" White and sister,

Valerie Murdock. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving daughter Nicole

Davis; brother, Warren White; and a host of nieces and nephews.

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