Helen WHITE Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Helen Marie White was born on Aug. 29, 1933, to James Randolph and Estella Christine Jones in Harve de Grace, Md. She departed this life on Sept. 23, 2010, from her home in Newport News, Va.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and 1st grandchild, Jason DuSable Mills.
She leaves behind four daughters and a son-in-law, Franklin and Dyann Milbourne, Charlyse Nelson, Laura Warner and Estella Pearson. She also leaves six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren (with one on the way) and a host of other family members and the people that she unofficially adopted into her family along her life's journey. "You all know who you are."
Helen graduated from high school and nursing school in Maryland. She worked in hospitals, nursing homes, the Philadelphia shipyard, as a private duty nurse and a foster grandparent, which she especially enjoyed.
Helen White was a faithful and active member of New Mount Olive Baptist Church since Sept. 12, 1993. She served with several of the church's organizations. She also enjoyed, crocheting, cooking, fishing and helping all those who called upon her for assistance. She never ignored a call that came to her day or night.
Helen White's loving spirit and kindness will be missed by all who knew her.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 66 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, Va., with Dr. W. Randolph Rylander officiating. Interment will follow in the Hampton Memorial Gardens, 155 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, Va. Visitation is on Thursday, Sept. 30, from noon to 6 p.m. at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601 27th Street, Newport News, Va. Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Sep. 29 to Sep. 30, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Helen WHITE

14 Entries

September 23, 2020

Thinking of you today and remembering your beautiful smile and warm spirit. Rest in Peace Ms. Helen.

Brenda Davis

Wayne, Jewel, Hope and Sylvia Cheatham

October 3, 2010

"The Cheatham family were very sad to hear of your loss. But we are glad to know that all is well with her soul because she is with Jesus. I loved watching her go around the offering table to input her offering like she was happy to do it. Wow, I sure will miss that.

October 1, 2010

One day I was awaken by a loving voice
of Helen Marie White so proud and a great
friend always blessing you and holding you near with her love of God and family.
Her message in life to me was be proud of you and hold your head up high. I will surely miss my friend. Our prayers
and condolences to her family. Peace in
Christ Joe and Mary Ann Caden Newport News VA

A bright, light has gone out in our world. Thank God, now a far more brilliant light shines down from the heavens to guide us up to her.

Joe Walker

October 1, 2010

Claudia Pillich

September 30, 2010

Helen was a great lady. I will miss her warmth, her honesty and her humor. She always made me smile or laugh and I loved to hear her poems. I was sad to hear of her passing but will always remember her fondly.

Jean Alberts

September 30, 2010

To the family of my dear sister in Christ and my life.
I am so pleased to have spent some time with her on her last day here on this earth where we laughed and hugged and touched each other. We disputed who loved each other more. I have many memories and lessons learned and shared with her. I will cling to the poems that she shared with all. She will always be a light to the many lives that she touched.

Rev. Otis & Jacqueline Sanders

September 30, 2010

To the family of Ms. Helen White:
We were deeply sadden to learn of the loss of your mother, and friend, Ms. Helen White. We thank God for the opportunity we had to get to know her. Our lives are better because God allowed our lives to pass. It is said that when you cry, you cry alone, but that isn't true. The sadness you are feeling is felt by love ones around you. Our loss here on earth is the Lord's gain in heaven. May you find comfort in knowing that you are not alone. Remember these words from the Word of God: "But God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus". Phil. 4:19

Jason Flamm

September 29, 2010

Helen was a great inspiration to all of us. She will greatly be missed. Her positive attitude always kept me going. God bless her soul & family.

Karen Killian

September 29, 2010

Helen was the embodiment of wisdom, love and laughter. I deeply miss her warmth and effervescent spirit, and extend my deepest sympathies to her family. She loved all her children so very much, and often spoke about each of you with pride.

Bettie Gene Cross

September 29, 2010

To My Dear Friend Helen's family.
I will never forget your mother, she made me a better person, and taught me just what faith was. Her nightly calls are missed, but I shall always have the memories we had together. She reached so many people that she didn't even know that they knew her. She would always say How is Cathy ?(daughter) and William. And end with Kiss Kiss - A don't let the bed bugs bite. A truer friend you couldn't find. I will always love her. Love Bettie Gene (little one)

Wayne Denson

September 29, 2010

Dear Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Helen was definitely a one-of-a-kind. She would light up any room she was in. Her light will always shine in our hearts. She will be sorely missed. My prayers will be with you all. May the Peace of God reign in your lives.

Sincerely,
Wayne D.

September 29, 2010

Ms White's family,
I've been praying for you all since I've learned of her death. May God continue to bless each and every one of you. ms. White loved her girls and she always said that!!!

Brenda Davis

September 29, 2010

To my dear Estella & family of Mrs. White:

Oh what a blessing Ms. Helen was to every one who had the pleasure of knowing her. I know she is at peace now and leaves with us her precious memories. This was a woman to be admired and was kind to all. If you met her it was as if she was related to you. God has a special place for her as she was just so beautiful and warm and loving. The short time I knew her I loved her from that moment on. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and may her strength carry on thru you. She will never be forgotten.

With sincerity and love
Brenda Davis & family

Kiss Kiss Mom Helen as you always use to say to "me".
You will be missed greatly!

Don Killian

September 29, 2010

Helen had a huge and loving heart, and Thank Goodness she was not shy about telling others how much she loved them. She was a giant of love, support, and compassion for others, and in her wise way often gave this wonderful support by telling others how she had struggled with her own difficulties, giving others a sense of companionship and fellowship that was wonderful to feel. She had a way of telling parts of her life and her story in a way that emphasized what mattered and what didn't matter, and she had wonderful judgment about what we should tend to and what we should just let go. She was a wise guide, a wise companion, and a loving friend. I and everyone who knew and loved her has lost a very special and very unique lady. I miss you already, Helen! Don Killian

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