When Did Ellen White Die? Her Final Moments and Legacy

Ellen White died in the year 1915RY 214.3+1.

The Passing of a Messenger

The end of this great life came at 3:40 o'clock on Friday afternoon, July 16, 1915RY 214.3+1. She fell asleep in Jesus as quietly and peacefully as a weary child going to her restRY 214.3+1. At the time of her death, she was at the ripe age of almost eighty-eight yearsLS 474.3.

Circumstances Leading to Her Death

Several factors marked the final months of her life:

• The Accident: On Sabbath, February 13, 1915, she met with an accident when she tripped and fell while entering her studyRY 214.3+1. This fall resulted in a fracture of her left femur and confined her to her bed until her deathRY 214.3+1.

• The Location: She passed away in the sunny upper chamber of her "Elmshaven" home, located in a sheltered valley near St. Helena, CaliforniaPUR July 22, 1915, par. 1+1.

• Those Present: At her bedside during her final moments were her son, Elder W. C. White, and his wife; her granddaughter, Mabel White Workman; her faithful secretary-nurse, Sara McEnterfer; and several other close friends and helpersPUR July 22, 1915, par. 1+1.

The Hope of Resurrection

Though she was called to rest in the grave for a little time, she died with full confidence in the soon coming of the SaviorRY 220.3+1. She looked forward to the morning of the resurrection when the sleeping saints will be clothed with immortality 1 Corinthians 15:42-44CET 178.2. As it is written, the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven and the dead in Christ shall rise first 1 Thessalonians 4:16. She died believing that when all who are in their graves shall come forth, she would see Jesus and be made like Him 1 John 3:2RY 220.3.

Legacy and Final Works

Up until a short time before her death, she toiled on with her writing, finishing her work for the churchLS 474.3+1. Shortly before she passed, she took initial steps to compile small volumes containing the soul-saving truths she lovedCET 8.1. Even in her final days, her words expressed a firm confidence in the triumph of the cause to which she had dedicated her life2SM 11.6. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them Revelation 14:13.