Helen H. Wilborne, 73, of New Haven, departed this life July 1, 2009. She was the wife of Elijah C. Wilborne.
Born in Hemingway, SC, August 22, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Wesley N. and Mary M. Lewis.
Prior to retiring, she was employed by the former Golden Manor Nursing Home as a Certified Nurses’ Assistant. She was a member of Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons, Danny E., Gregory J., Darin A., and Timothy B. Wilborne; a daughter, Lori W. Carter; brothers, Rufus, Josephus, Willie, Larry and Harry Lewis and Albert Weston; sisters, Minnie Aiken, Dorothy and Surletta Lewis, Shirley Thompson, Racheal Gordon and Lilly Weston; a great aunt, Lizzie Footman; sixteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a son, Dennis L. Wilborne; brothers, Wesley Lewis, Jr., Johnnie Aiken and Samuel and Azar Lewis; sisters, Auntie Ester Lewis, Eliza Weston and Sadie Bradham.
A celebration of Mrs. Wilborne’s life and legacy will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at 11:00 A.M. at Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 1324 Chapel St., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Hamden Plains Cemetery. Professional services entrusted to Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Online guestbook available at www.curvinkcouncil.com