Lorene Gaye Gentry White walked peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at the home of her son in Cerulean, Kentucky. Grandma Gaye, as she was affectionately known by her grandchildren, was born August 21st, 1938 in Madisonville, Kentucky to her parents Raymond P. and Catherine Gentry. She resided in Crofton, Kentucky with the love of her life, Robert Wayne “Bob” White.
Lorene, a dedicated homemaker, derived immense joy from playing pranks, especially on her easygoing husband, Bob. Her infectious laughter and mischievous spirit were constants in the lives of those around her. She held a deep admiration for her children and grandchildren, relishing every moment spent with them. Additionally, her daily phone conversations with her twin sister, Faye, were cherished opportunities for connection.
Surviving Lorene are her devoted husband, Robert Wayne White, and four sons: Floyd Ray Forbes, Jr. (Susan), Melvin Thomas Forbes (Michelle), Randall Keith Forbes (Dawn), and Albert Daniel Forbes (Sonya). She leaves behind a legacy in her ten grandchildren: TJ Forbes, Amanda Forbes, Jerry Forbes, Daniel Forbes, Carol Ann Kursave, Nichole Forbes, Elijah Forbes, and Abby-Grace Forbes, along with several great-grandchildren. Lorene is also survived by her twin sister, Florene Faye Gentry Alexander, her sisters, Evelyn Graham Rivet, Deborah Carrol, and Louise Rickard, brothers Raymond Earl, Terry, Sammy, and Lonnie Gentry, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, several siblings, and two grandchildren.
Services commemorating Lorene’s life will take place at 10:00 A.M. Monday, November 27, 2023, at Barnett Strother Funeral Home, 2285 N Main St, Madisonville, KY, with Reverend Bencie Rasnake officiating.
Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. Sunday, November 26th, and from 9:00 A.M. until service time Monday, November 27th at the funeral home. Following the services, she will be laid to rest in Ridge Top Cemetery, Crofton, Kentucky.
Pallbearers will be Elijah Forbes, Daniel Forbes, Bryson Brown, Jerry Forbes, Bryan Carbino, Bryan Carbino Jr., and Bryan Kursave.
