Ethel Helms Whiteside

Ethel Helms Whiteside, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday afternoon, November 9, 2010 at the Jesse Helms Nursing Center surrounded by her family. She was born October 2, 1919 in Union County, daughter of the late William Franklin Helms and Velma H. Helms. She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be remembered for her delicious cakes, wonderful wit, and beautiful smile. She was a member of Secrest Grove Baptist Church. She had the honor of cutting the ribbon for the Grand Opening of the new Jesse Helms Nursing Center. During her 5 year stay she made many friends who were considered as family. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 12, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Secrest Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Whiteside, sister, Ruth Pearson, two brothers and one sister who died at an early age. Survivors include, one son, Wayne Whiteside and wife Brenda, daughters, Carolyn Manus and Dixie Nash, one sister, Donnie Manus and husband Walter. She had seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112. Memorials may be made to the Jesse Helms Nursing Center, 1411 Dove St., Monroe, NC 28112. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com