Helen Lattimore Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Helen Lattimore

Ms. Helen Petty Lattimore went on to be with our Heavenly Father on December 6, 2022. She was born on September 19, 1931 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Sam Petty and Mamie Degree Petty.

Helen was a faithful member of Hopewell Baptist Church until her health declined. She was an usher for many years; served on the kitchen committee as well as sang on the choir. Helen constantly read her bible. She enjoyed watching television ministries and loved listening to gospel music. She also loved looking at women’s basketball which came from her days as a basketball player at Washington High School. She often told her family that her teachers at Washington wanted her to go off to school to become a teacher.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Christina Jones; brothers, Sam Petty, Jr., James Petty, Jake Petty, David Petty and sisters, Cordelia Cannedy, Grace Sharpe, Novella Webber and Margaret Ward.

She is survived by her children, Roger Petty, James Jones, Stanley Jones, Ronnie Jones, Jacqualine Goddard, Sylvia Jones, Marty Jones and Ricky Jones; her sisters, Alice Petty and Ruth McCluney (Holland); special nephews, Dwight Petty (Connie), Kenneth Petty (Minnie) and Jerome Webber (Mary); six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 2:30 PM at Hopewell Baptist Church. The service will be livestreamed starting at 2:15 PM from Enloe Mortuary Facebook Page. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 2:30 PM. Burial will take place at church cemetery.

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Emmanuel missionary Baptist ch sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Helen Lattimore - December 16, 2022

Marty, we offer sincere condolences in the passing of your mother. You are in our prayers. We love you. Pastor Kimberly Moore and your EMBC FAMILY.

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Jacqualine Goddard sent Wishes & Blessings Bouquet for Helen Lattimore - December 14, 2022

Mom you were my life. I'll always Love you. Until we meet again. Rest in Heavenly peace. Your youngest daughter Jacqualine.

TO Bro.Roger Petty and Family,I extend my deepest Sympathy and condolences,My prayers are with You all always,Bro.Eddie Birchett,jr(Lou.Ky./Va.)

Ronnie, May fond memories comfort you during this time. Do know that she is asleep in her memorial tomb to wait the resurrection to meet you again. (John 5:28-29). -Martina

Sorry to the loss of your mother. May God comfort you during this time the times to come. I will lift you up in prayer. James (Sonny) Camp

I'm so sorry to hear this about Ms. Helen my prayers is with the family and may God strengthening you all, and give you comfort. Ms. Lattimore was a sweet lady, and definitely a woman of God. I know she has earn her wings and her crown with Jesus. Ms. Lattimore definitely had a true angel on this earth taken care of her and that was her son may God give him comfort and strength to make it through the sadness. Love,Peace and Joy, Jackie Hopper of Kingstown NC

We Pray that the Comfort and Love of the Almighty continues to surround and keep you. May the Faith of your Heart, give you the Grace of Healing of your hearts,

So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family! Jeanette Phillips 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

Words cannot express my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your Mother. My prayers are holding you close to my heart. We love you - Paula & Patrick Webber