Irma E. White

Irma E. White, 75, of Chantilly, Virginia, passed peacefully in her home on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, after a valiant and courageous battle with cancer. Irma was the beloved daughter of the late William H. White Sr. and Pollye B. White. She grew up in Chesapeake, Virginia, was educated in the Chesapeake Public School System, and was a 1968 graduate of Crestwood High School.

Upon graduation from Crestwood, Irma attended Hampton Institute, where she graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. In 1990, Irma received her Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech.

Following in the footsteps of a family of educators, Irma began her career as a mathematics teacher in the Chesapeake Public School System. After leaving Chesapeake, Irma relocated to New York for a short time to pursue other interests. Afterwards, she moved to Los Angeles and continued her teaching career in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

After teaching in California, Irma built a distinguished career in information technology, rising from programmer to Senior Analyst Task Leader and Deputy Project Manager. Her specialized expertise as a Database Administrator soon took her across transportation, finance, consulting, and telecommunications, and she earned IBM certifications in database development and administration. Her career moved her several times over the years and eventually landed her in the Northern Virginia area.

Retiring from the IT sector, Irma ventured into entrepreneurship, opening and managing a Curves for Women franchise in Middleburg, Virginia.

Her career concluded with a return to her educational roots. Irma taught within the community college system as adjunct faculty at Tidewater Community College and Northern Virginia Community College.

Irma was predeceased by her parents, William H. White Sr. and Pollye Brabble White, and her brother, William H. White Jr. She is survived by her brother, Ellis B. White (Sharonée); aunt, Helen Forrest; niece, Dr. Lindsey White (Bryan Payne); nephews, William H. White III (Joy) and N. Sebastian White (Diana); great-nephews, Ethan, Elijah, and Christopher White, and Brayden Payne; great-nieces, Taylor Payne, Ever White, and Billie White; several godchildren; and a host of loving cousins and friends.

In loving memory of Irma, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to The Antioch Rosenwald School Restoration Project, honoring her dedicated passion for preserving her family's educational history and community heritage.

Contributions may be made payable to : Antioch Baptist Church, specifying The Rosenwald School, and mailed to:

Antioch Baptist Church

P.O. Box 124

Susan, VA 23163

Online giving is also available through the Givelify app under Antioch Baptist Church - Trustee Phyllis Smith.

Visitation and Memorial Service

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Visitation: 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Memorial Service: 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Roosevelt Memorial Park Chapel

1101 Campostella Road

Chesapeake, VA 23320