- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Helen Thomas Whitehead, 1939-2012, Friday, December 14, 2012, 1:00 P.M., Donald Trimble Chapel, 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur, Georgia, Bishop Joseph L. Price, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2012-12-14
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Decatur--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Decatur, 33.77483, -84.29631
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Helen Thomas Whitehead. Birth date: December 18, 1939. Death date: December 9, 2012. Funeral date: December 14, 2012. Church: Donald Trimble Mortuary Chapel (Decatur, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_whiteheadhelenthomas20121214
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_whiteheadhelenthomas20121214
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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The family members of the late Helen Thomas Whitehead express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all for
every act of kindness shown during these hours of sorrow.
DONALD TRIMBLE MORTUARY 404.371.0772
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Obituary
Helen Thomas Whitehead was born on December 18, 1939 to the late Robert Lee Thomas and Fannie Wright in Atlanta, Georgia.
Helen was married to the late Grady L. Whitehead.
Helen had a passion and love for cooking and later became an entrepreneur, opening her first restaurant, "Helen's Diner", in 1987.
Helen was a dedicated mother, sister, grandmother, greatgrandmother, aunt, and friend to all of us. She will be most remembered by her generosity and love for all.
On December 9, 2012, Helen T. Whitehead was called home. Through her journey here on earth her humor and genuine love for others and her memory will forever be with us. Helen T. Whitehead will be surely missed by those who knew and loved her.
She leaves to cherish her memory: two sons, Robert Lee Thomas and Dennis B. Thomas; three loving daughters, Charlotte Troutman, Dana Whitehead, and Angela Whitehead; a dedicated sister, Mrs. Barbara Jean Clark; ten grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
You will not see me) soyou must havefaith. I waitfor the time when we can soar together again)
both aware if each other.
Until then) liveyour life to itsfullest and whenyou need me) just whisper my name inyour heart...I will be there.
Prelude Processional Solo Scripture Readings
Old Testament New Testament Prayer Solo Remarks (fhree Minutes, Please) 0 bituary (Read Silently) Eulogy Acknowledgements Recessional Posdude
Annette Bates
Reverend E. B. Clemons Minister Yolanda Lowe
Minister Karen Clemons Shanterra Callaway Family and Friends
Bishop Joseph L. Price Donald Trimble Staff
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