Shade CoraAnn White

Shade CoraAnn White, 19, of Walnut Grove, Missouri, took a rocket ship ride straight to heaven in a car accident on Saturday, January 16, 2016.

Born October 23, 1996, in Springfield, Missouri, Shade was the first daughter of Jeff and Tassy White.

When Shade was three years old, they moved to Walnut Grove, Missouri, where she graduated in 2015 with highest academic honors.

During her high school years, Shade was active in FCCLA, Art Club, Science Club and was a cheerleader.

Shade was a member of the Agri-Science Team that won fifth place in the FFA Nationals. She was a Medical Explorer with Cox Medical Centers.

She was attending Missouri State University, working towards a degree in radiology.

Shade was known as being stubborn and honest always, just like her Grandma Patsy. When Shade loved you, it was not just halfway; it was full-heartedly and she gave you her all.

Shade was very free-spirited and a true rebel. She loved her dogs and spoiled them to death, as was she.

Shade had a passion for art and loved to cover her body with it, all so colorful and beautiful like her soul.

She truly enjoyed life and living life to its fullest.

Shade is preceded in death by her grandfather, Buster Hargis and aunt, Jen White.

She is survived by her parents, Jeff and Tassy White; her sisters, Timber and Aspen; her brother, Oakley, all of the home; paternal grandparents, Darlene and John White, Blue Springs, Missouri; maternal grandmother, Patsy Hargis, South Greenfield, Missouri; boyfriend, Brandon Gravelin; aunts: Carmen and husband, Rick Baker; Chris and Curtis Grey; Bree White; uncles: Steve and wife, Mary White; Tracy and Scotty Hargis; her beloved dog, Money; and dear friends....too many to be listed.

Funeral services, under the direction and care of Wilson Brim Daniel Funeral Home, were held Wednesday, January 20, 2016, in the Walnut Grove High School Gymnasium. Reverend Michael Walker officiated with Sonie Walker offering the eulogy.

Music was provided by Jeff White, Kenny White, Sawyer Rikard and Cassandra Carson.

Pallbearers were Dallas Hawks, Brandon Gravelin, Sawyer Rikard, Clay Hayter, Matt Gravelin and Deegan Vauter. Honorary pallbearer was Oakley White.