NORWAY — Jesse White, 18, of Norway, fell asleep in Jesus on Sunday, April 3, at her home, surrounded by her family, where she had suffered lifelong debilitating illnesses and was lovingly cared for by her mother and maternal grandparents with skilled nursing help from Home, Hope and Healing of Smithfield. When hospitalized, she was well cared for by her pediatrician, Dr. Steven Blumenthal and the doctors and nurses at the Barbara Bush Unit at Maine Medical Center.

Jesse was born Oct. 9, 1992, in Waterville, daughter of Brenda-le Thomas of Norway and William White of Albion. She was a student at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.

Jesse loved her television time as long as shows were colorful and active. She enjoyed her family trips to Walt Disney World in Florida, and she especially like Mickey Mouse and Cinderella. Through the years her favorite times were shared watching NASCAR races with her grandfather, Robert. Grandpa’s visits brought sounds of pure delight. When she was able to attend church she enjoyed the music and voice of Thelma Kilbreth so much her vocal sounds sometimes challenged Pastor Stephen Kilbreth when he began preaching.

She is survived by her parents, Brenda-le of Norway and William White of Albion; sister, Jaymeele Thomas of Norway; maternal grandparents, Robert L. and Sandra L. Thomas of Norway; paternal grandparents, Calla Allen and Roy White of Albion; paternal great-grandmother, Avis Adams of Oakland; uncles, Peter Thomas of Norway and Roy White of Albion; aunt, Jean White of Waterville; and maternal cousins, Abby Dalzell and Robert Dalzell of Norway.

She was predeceased by maternal aunt, Mari-ellen Thomas Davis of South Paris; maternal great-grandparents, Lawrence Sessions and Eva Tripp and Robert W. and Ruth Hill Thomas; and paternal great-grandfather, Lawrence Adams.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.