Helen Shuford

HICKORY

Helen Whisnant Shuford, 87, of Hickory, passed away Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, at her residence. Born April 19, 1925, in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Whisnant and Katie Gilland Whisnant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tate Wesley Shuford. Mrs. Shuford was a member of Winkler's Grove Baptist Church in Hickory. She is survived by her son, Marvin Shuford and wife, Cathy, of Hickory; and grandson, Robbie Shuford, of Hickory. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 19, at Winkler's Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dale Faulkenbury officiating. Burial will follow at the Dry Pond's Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 2:45 p.m., prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Winkler's Grove Baptist Church, 3320 9th Ave. Dr., NW, Hickory, NC 28601. Online condolences may be left for the family at bass-smithfuneral home.com. Bass-Smith Funeral Home in Hickory is serving the family of Helen Whisnant Shuford.

Published in Hickory Daily Record from September 18 to September 19, 2012