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Obituary of Helen A. Worrell Whitley
HELEN A. WORRELL WHITLEY
Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, June 22, 1997
Helen Worrell Whitley died June 21, 1997, at Southampton Memorial Hospital's East Pavilion, Franklin, Va.
Born Feb. 9, 1908, a daughter of the late Annie Fowler and Lockey Thomas Worrell of Como, Hertford County, N.C., she was predeceased by her husband, Jim A. Whitley; her brother, Lynwood R. Worrell; a sister, Mildred Worrell Brett; little sister, Dorothy, and nephew, Donald T. Brett.
She was a past member of Sunbeam Baptist Church, joining New Hope Baptist Church in 1927 after her marriage. Since the closing of New Hope Church in 1982, she has retained her membership at Mount Horeb Methodist Church. At the New Hope Church, she served as pianist/organist, youth Sunday School teacher and president of the Women's Society of Christian Service. She and her husband were merchants in Como before retiring to their farm home.
She is survived by a nephew, Jerry W. Brett; four great-nieces, Donna B. Francis, Tracy B. Pearce, Michelle B. Black and Jerri-Kaye Brett; two great-great-nephews, Nathan Brett Pearce and Tanner Francis; a great-great-niece Lauren Pearce of Murfreesboro; two brothers-in-law, Robert H. Whitley of Portsmouth, Frank Irvin Whitley of Franklin; several cousins; her guardians, Sarah, and Marvin Worrell; and a host of relatives and friends. She also leaves her devoted roommate, Mrs. Sarah E. Bradshaw, resident companions, nurses, doctors and staff at Southampton Memorial Hospital's East Pavilion, where she had lived for the past eight years.
A service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Holland-Rideout Funeral Home Chapel, Franklin, with burial in Poplar Springs Cemetery. The Rev. Derek Koolman, pastor of Mount Horeb Methodist Church and the Rev. Kenneth Williams, pastor of Sunbeam/Newsoms Baptist Church will conduct the services. The family will receive friends from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Edition: FINAL
Page: B7
Copyright (c) 1997 The Virginian-Pilot
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Helen A. Worrell Whitley died 21 Jun 1997 at Southampton Memorial Hospital's East Pavilion, Franklin, Va. Born 9 Feb 1908 in Como, Hertford County, N.C., she was a merchant and church member and was predeceased by her husband and siblings.
A service was held 23 Jun 1997 at Holland-Rideout Funeral Home Chapel, Franklin, with burial in Poplar Springs Cemetery. The Rev. Derek Koolman of Mount Horeb Methodist Church and the Rev. Kenneth Williams of Sunbeam/Newsoms Baptist Church conducted the services.
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HELEN A. WORRELL WHITLEY
Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, June 22, 1997
Helen Worrell Whitley died June 21, 1997, at Southampton Memorial Hospital's East Pavilion, Franklin, Va.
Born Feb. 9, 1908, a daughter of the late Annie Fowler and Lockey Thomas Worrell of Como, Hertford County, N.C., she was predeceased by her husband, Jim A. Whitley; her brother, Lynwood R. Worrell; a sister, Mildred Worrell Brett; little sister, Dorothy; and nephew, Donald T. Brett.
She was a past member of Sunbeam Baptist Church, joining New Hope Baptist Church in 1927 after her marriage. Since the closing of New Hope Church in 1982, she retained her membership at Mount Horeb Methodist Church. At New Hope Church, she served as pianist/organist, youth Sunday School teacher, and president of the Women's Society of Christian Service. She and her husband were merchants in Como before retiring to their farm home.
She is survived by a nephew, Jerry W. Brett; four great-nieces, Donna B. Francis, Tracy B. Pearce, Michelle B. Black, and Jerri-Kaye Brett; two great-great-nephews, Nathan Brett Pearce and Tanner Francis; a great-great-niece, Lauren Pearce of Murfreesboro; two brothers-in-law, Robert H. Whitley of Portsmouth and Frank Irvin Whitley of Franklin; several cousins; her guardians, Sarah and Marvin Worrell; and a host of relatives and friends. She also leaves her devoted roommate, Mrs. Sarah E. Bradshaw, resident companions, nurses, doctors, and staff at Southampton Memorial Hospital's East Pavilion, where she had lived for the past eight years.
A service was held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 23, 1997, in Holland-Rideout Funeral Home Chapel, Franklin, with burial in Poplar Springs Cemetery. The Rev. Derek Koolman, pastor of Mount Horeb Methodist Church, and the Rev. Kenneth Williams, pastor of Sunbeam/Newsoms Baptist Church, conducted the services. The family received friends from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
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| Name | Helen A. Worrell Whitley |
| Age | 89 |
| Birth | 9 Feb 1908; Como, Hertford County, N.C. |
| Death | 21 Jun 1997; Southampton Memorial Hospital's East Pavilion, Franklin, Va. |
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| Name | Relationship | Residence |
| Helen A. Worrell Whitley | Decedent | Franklin, Va. |
| Annie Fowler | Mother (predeceased) | Como, Hertford County, N.C. |
| Lockey Thomas Worrell | Father (predeceased) | Como, Hertford County, N.C. |
| Jim A. Whitley | Husband (predeceased) | Unknown |
| Lynwood R. Worrell | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown |
| Mildred Worrell Brett | Sister (predeceased) | Unknown |
| Dorothy | Sister (predeceased) | Unknown |
| Donald T. Brett | Nephew (predeceased) | Unknown |
| Jerry W. Brett | Nephew | Unknown |
| Donna B. Francis | Great-niece | Unknown |
| Tracy B. Pearce | Great-niece | Unknown |
| Michelle B. Black | Great-niece | Unknown |
| Jerri-Kaye Brett | Great-niece | Unknown |
| Nathan Brett Pearce | Great-great-nephew | Unknown |
| Tanner Francis | Great-great-nephew | Unknown |
| Lauren Pearce | Great-great-niece | Murfreesboro |
| Robert H. Whitley | Brother-in-law | Portsmouth |
| Frank Irvin Whitley | Brother-in-law | Franklin |
| Sarah Worrell | Guardian | Unknown |
| Marvin Worrell | Guardian | Unknown |
| Sarah E. Bradshaw | Roommate | Franklin, Va. |
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––– Publication Details –––
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| Field | Value |
| Location | Norfolk, VA |
| Name | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date | 22 Jun 1997 |
| Edition | FINAL |
| Section | B |
| Page | B7 |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––
• Past member of Sunbeam Baptist Church
• Joined New Hope Baptist Church in 1927
• Retained membership at Mount Horeb Methodist Church after 1982
• Served as pianist/organist at New Hope Church
• Served as youth Sunday School teacher
• Served as president of the Women's Society of Christian Service
• Merchant in Como with her husband
• Birth name was Helen A. Worrell
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