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Helen Whitehurst Obituary

NEW BERN - Helen Franks "Granny" Whitehurst, beloved Wife, Mom, Sister and Grandmother, passed on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 to enter the "Gates of Heaven" to be with her loving Lord, to whom she prayed to everyday of her life.

She was born on Dec. 7, 1934 to the late Herman and Dorothy Franks. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Diane Whitehurst. Mom is now celebrating with her daughter, Diane and all of her relatives. "What a glorious day!"

Mom loved all of her grandchildren but she always had a special place in her heart for Bryce Golden and Reese Golden, who she kept. They loved their "Granny" with all of their heart. She also dearly loved her other grandchildren, Wendy, Jennifer and Jeffery.

Mom raised her brother, Herman as a son.

She is survived by her husband, Oscar Ray Whitehurst; daughter, Gayle Bender and husband, Frank; son, Herman and wife, Mary Jean; sisters, Edith Morris and husband, Robert, Louise Sanders and husband, Harold and Joan Tripp; brother, David Franks and wife, Angie; grandchildren, Wendy Long, Jennifer Golden, Jeffery Byrd, Brian Franks, Chad Franks and Courtney McDougal; great-grandchildren, Bryce Golden, Reese Golden, Lela Byrd, Ella Byrd, Matthew Franks, Layla Franks, Molly Franks, Nick Franks, Taylor Franks, Isabella McDougal and Brody McDougal; step-grandchildren, Sophia Byrd and Gwen Rogers.

She had a special love for Bob Long, Billy Golden and Frank Bender. To Mom's dear friends, Brad and Mamie Burdic, Tommy and Helen Thompson, Bob and Debbie Willhoit and everyone that she loved, please know that you were all "special and loved in her heart."

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2012 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, with Dr. Jack Hinton officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service in the Family Life Center at the church. Burial will be at Greenleaf Memorial Park.

The family wishes to express their love and appreciation to the staff of Hospice, including Shannon, Courtney, Michelle and her "devoted and loved," Tammy.

"Let's go shopping Mama! Love you, Gayle."

Friends are invited to sign the online guest book by visiting pollockbest.com.

Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations.



Published by Sun Journal from Dec. 30, 2012 to Jan. 2, 2013.
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Oscar and family, May the Peace and Comfort of God be with you in the coming days as you surround yourself with many family and friends that love you and Helen. We won't ever forget the memories. God Loves You and we love you so much!!

Bill and Sandra Baldree

January 3, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Donald and Hope Whitehurst

January 2, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Jimmy and Judy Rutherford.

January 1, 2013

Oscar, I am not able to attend the services, but I wanted you to know that you and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Praise the Lord that Helen is healed and safe in the arms of Jesus.

December 31, 2012

I LOVED HELEN ,I WILL MISS HER DEARLY ,I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BJ KIRSCHNER

December 30, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Tammie Mckenna

December 30, 2012

Oscar, I'm so terribly sorry to hear about Helen's passing. I know she's in a better place, happy and celebrating with her/our Lord and Savior. She's walking and talking with our Lord where we will one day see her again and rejoice and celebrate with her! Our love and prayers to you and the family.

Boogie and Vivian Cox

December 30, 2012

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