March 14 1936 August 24 2019
Glenda’s Obituary Franklin – Glenda P. Whitley Helms-Sterling, 83, passed away August 24, 2019 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A native of Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Julian Piland Whitley, Sr. and Mamie Scott Whitley and was also predeceased by her first husband Durward Wilburn Helms and a brother Nelson Scott “Scottie” Whitley. Glenda was a printing press operator for Franklin Equipment Company for 15 years and retired from Smith’s Jewelers where she worked as a jeweler for over ten years. She opened her own business Red Rooster Ceramics prior to working at Smith Jewelers. Glenda was a Cub Scout den mother when her boys were young. She was a past member of the Shag Club and enjoyed dancing, crafting, sewing, and gardening. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Kenneth Alan Sterling; two sons Peter Whitley Helms (Monique) and Alan Keith Helms (Star); a sister Alice W. Jones (Tim); a brother Julian Piland Whitley, Jr. (Sandra); four grandchildren Amber Helms Ramirez (Hector), Courtney Leigh Helms, Makayla Danielle Helms, and Zachery Conner Helms; and six great grandchildren Juliana, Gabriel, Ximena, Victor and Samuel Ramirez and Jenesis Helms; a sister-in-law Cathy Whitley; many nieces and nephews; and her special dog Sugar Foot. A Graveside Service will be held at 11AM, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in Poplar Spring Cemetery with Rev. Hoyle Green officiating. A celebration of her life with fun and fellowship will be held at 3 PM Wednesday in Fred’s Restaurant. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday in Wright Funeral Home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the The American Cancer Society. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Glenda Whitley Helms-Sterling March 14 1936 August 24 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Franklin, state: Virginia