Elma White McCommas, 87, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, September 29, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 19, 1927 in Bladen County, the daughter of the late Oscar Marvin and Naomi Ruth Hester White. Elma was predeceased by her husband, John "Jack" A. McCommas, Sr., son, John "Johnny" A. McCommas, Jr.; and infant daughter, Susan.

Elma is survived by her daughters, Sara Bryant (Clayton) of Rose Hill, Ann VerMeulen of Cape-Fair, MO and Liz Biagiotti (Matt) of Loudenville, NY; grandchildren, Jonathan Bryant (Brittany), Matthew Bryant, Nicholas Bryant, Cassandra Herr (Ritchie), Nicole Belanger, Michelle VerMeulen, Robert VerMeulen, and Nathan Stevens; seven great grandchildren, sister, Hester Williams; brother, Joseph "Buddy" White (Doris); and many nieces and nephews.

Elma was a member of Burgaw Baptist Church and was retired from Pender County Department of Social Services.

Elma was a devoted wife and beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend who was a wonderful homemaker. She created a home filled with Christian values, love, laughter and good cooking. She always had a smile on her face, a helping hand stretched out, and a heart ready to show the love of Christ within her. Elma's family is grateful to God for her life and for your kindness, friendship and prayers.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2014 at Galeed Baptist Church, 571 Galeed Church Road, Bladenboro with the Rev. Jason Villegas and the Rev. Jason Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Casketbearers will be Matthew Bryant, Jonathan Bryant, Nicholas Bryant, Robert VerMeulen, Ritchie Herr and Keith Eubanks.

The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.

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Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2014 at Galeed Baptist Church, 571 Galeed Church Road, Bladenboro with the Rev. Jason Villegas and the Rev. Jason Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Casketbearers will be Matthew Bryant, Jonathan Bryant, Nicholas Bryant, Robert VerMeulen, Ritchie Herr and Keith Eubanks.

The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.