Neressa White of Salisbury Maryland departed this life Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Bay Harbor Post Acute and Healthcare Center in Salisbury. Neressa was 59 years old. Neressa was born on December 13, 1966, to Irving Lawrence Polk, Sr. and Cynthia Polk. She was raised in a close-knit family and carried strong family values throughout of her life.
Neressa will be remembered as a loving mother, devoted daughter, caring sister and faithful family member. She was known for her caring nature, quiet strength and deep devotion to her loved ones. Her memory will live through all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her two beloved sons, Tevin and Christopher White; her loving mother, Cynthia Polk Harmon (Selby); siblings, Irving Polk, Jr. (Tarissa) of Salisbury; Janine Wilson of Atlanta, GA; and Crystal Lariosa (Scott) of Jacksonville, FL.; uncle, David Polk; aunt, Mary Milbourne; nieces, and nephews, Destiny, Dionte, Taylor, Kailey and Kyle; cousins, Karen Corbin and Alverta Polk; also, Charlene Harmon, Gerri Harmon, Anthony Harmon, Kenny Purnell, and Danny Purnell; a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved father, Irving Lawrence Polk, Sr.; two grandmothers, Mary Christopher and Hattie Polk; aunts and other cherished family members, Lucille Jones (Oliver), Lottie Moses, Beatrice Polk, Ida Polk, Rita Polk, Jennie Chase and Joyce Ann Polk.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home in Princess Anne Maryland.
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Prayers 🙏 my deepest condolences to the family
My deepest Condolence and Prayers to the family sorry for Your loss.
Sending prayers to the family during this time. Giving my sincere condolences.
Tevin, sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Prayers and sympathy go out to you and your family as go through this emotional time.
Rest easy angel. Take care of the kids even when you’re chilling with God.
Sending my condolences and prayers 🙏 to the family.
Rest in Completion to the Queen. Condolences, prayers, love & light to the family.
My deepest condolences to the family.
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day…, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear.” Anonymous
To the White Family. I’m sorry for your loss of Neressa. I’m sending my prayers and condolences to the entire family during difficult time and difficult loss. I’m praying for comfort and healing and strength for the entire family as well. Neressa will be missed so much by her love ones and friends. Rest in Peace Neressa
To Cynthia and Family, we extend heartfelt condolences to you all and will pray for you.
The Redding Family
My sincere sympathy to you Cynthia and family. May God’s blessings be with you.