WALLACE — Helen Henderson Sholar, 87, left this life for her eternal rest Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, from Laurels of Pender.
She was born Jan. 26, 1930, in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Delma and Minerva Adline Pierce Henderson. She was a member of The Church at Pin Hook.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Sholar; grandson, Chris Sholar; and siblings, Violet Henderson Dail, Dutsie Henderson, Muchie Henderson and Elmo Henderson.
Surviving are her devoted children, James B. “J.B.” Sholar, and his wife, Norma, of Leland, Paulette Peterson, and her husband, Dennis, of Castle Hayne and Gregory “Joe” Sholar, and his wife, Sarah, of Leland; grandchildren, Paula Sholar Mason, and her husband, Mike, Dawn Sholar Medlin, and her husband, Brian, Mark Peterson, and his wife, Angela, Scott Peterson, Bryan Sholar, and his wife, Michelle, and Crystal Powell, and her husband, William; great-grandchildren, Kevin Coker, Hannah Todd, Colby Wright, Hunter Wright, Jared Peterson and Garrett Powell; great-great grandchildren, Kamden Coker, Kolin Coker, Carson Todd and Harper Todd; brother, Daniel Jackson “D.J.” Henderson of Charlotte; sisters-in-law, Faye Sholar and Eloise Henderson of Pin Hook; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends who loved Helen dearly.
Helen was a wonderful mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly. She found great joy in the simplest of things, but her greatest joy was her family. Being a diligent homemaker and great cook, she filled her home with love and welcomed all who entered. Helen enjoyed fishing, reading and putting puzzles together.
Always with a smile on her face and a kind word to greet you, she set a positive example for her children and grandchildren to follow. She was a strong, courageous and gentle woman who brought out the good in all those who were near and dear to her. She was blessed to live to enjoy five generations during her years on God’s good earth. Helen will surely be missed, but treasured memories will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 8, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Wallace, with Pastor David Walker officiating. Burial will follow the service in William Sholar Cemetery, Lighthouse Road, Wallace. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.
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