Thelma White Smith Jorgensen, 91 passed away July 16, 2009 in Mercy Villa. She was born in Buffalo, Missouri, the daughter of E. E. and Zenia White. Survivors include a niece, Mary Kathryn Laney of Rogersville; two step-daughters, Jackie Whitlock of Springfield, and Beverly Fredrick of La Jolla, CA; five step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren whom she adored. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Woodrow Wilson Smith, her second husband, Robert C. Jorgensen, her parents and her step-father, Arnold Merk. Thelma was raised in West Plains, Missouri, graduated from West Plains High School and Missouri State University. She lived most of her adult life in Springfield and was a long time teacher at Sunshine Elementary School. She was a member of Second Baptist Church. Graveside services will be Monday, July 20, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Springfield National Cemetery under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Second Baptist Church, 3111 E. Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65804 or a charity of the donor's choice.