Deborah L. Latham-White

Deborah L. Latham-White was delivered with love and care to the Lord she served on December 10, 2025. She was born on November 15, 1953, near Chicago, Illinois, but for the past fifty years she lived in Columbus, Ohio. Deborah was a graduate of Columbus East High School. She continued her educational journey and obtained multiple degrees in Early Childhood Education from Columbus State Community College as well as Rio Grande University. As a lifelong learner, she received several teaching certifications and accolades. Deborah retired from teaching Head Start after twenty-five years of serving students and their families for generations. After retirement, she worked part-time as a Kroger team member. Deborah volunteered for many church and community events over the years. She was known to be a motherly figure, avid reader, traveler, listener, caregiver, and thoughtful, loving soul to her family and friends. Deborah was a long-standing member of the House of Prayer and served in the Hope Musical Ministries as a choir member, where they toured locally and across the country. Deborah was a member of the Broad Street Presbyterian Church and before that, she attended Rehoboth Temple Church of Christ for many years. She was a welcomed guest of many churches and known for her servitude to the Lord. Deborah was preceded in death by her parents, Dedrick L. Latham and Elizabeth J. Monroe; ex-husband, Robert White; life partner, William Dorsey; and granddaughter, Deja’. She leaves behind a host of family members, her three sons, Christopher Latham (Amy), Nicholas White (LaToya), & Julian White; brothers, Mark, Brian, and Jonathan Latham; sister, Joyce Peoples; grandchildren, Sierra, Isabella, Anthony, Arianna, Phoenix, Isaiah, Jaylen, Zariah & Kaydence; and countless aunts, uncles, cousins from the Latham, White, Carpenter and Hairston families. She had many best friends, co-workers, students and extended church family that she knew and loved. Deborah will be missed and remembered by the many lives she touched and nurtured. Memorial services to be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Refuge Temple Church, 555 E. Moler Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207 starting 11:00am EST. Day Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Deborah Latham-White.

Deborah L. Latham-White

November 15, 1953 - December 10, 2025