Alexus Lashay White was a 2015 graduate of Newberry High School. She was pursuing a degree in biology at Winthrop. 
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - A Winthrop University student described as a "beautiful
person inside and out" passed away this weekend.
Alexus Lashay White was a freshman pursuing a degree in biology. The 20-year-old graduated from Newberry High School in 2015, where she consistently made Honor Roll and was inducted into the Beta Club.
She was also active in her student government and was a member of the cheerleading
squad.
In her first year at Winthrop, White lived in Wofford Hall. Her fellow residents said
she was "very sensitive toward others and very caring." She always thought of others
before herself.
"Today we think of you, Alexus," said Frank Ardaiolo, vice president for student life, in a campus-wide e-mail. "Thank you for blessing
our community with your presence for far too short of a time."
A Celebration of Life service for White will be held on Friday, May 6, at 2 p.m. at
Bethlehem Baptist Church in Newberry. Her burial will be private.
