Helen Porter Marshall, age 83, of Canetuck Community died Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at her home.

She was born November 4, 1923 in Bladen County and was the daughter of the late Rufus S. "R. S." Porter and Catharine Matilda "Tillie" Williams Porter. She was also predeceased by her husband, Crawford Marshall; four sisters; and two brothers.

Mrs. Marshall was a faithful member of Canetuck Baptist Church where she served as secretary and treasurer for many years.

Helen found great joy in the simplest of things, but her greatest joy was family. She loved quilting, singing, gardening, cooking and best of all sharing the fruits of her labors with family and neighbors.

Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Betty M. and Tom Hill of Oakboro and Mary M. and Wayne Pender of Riegelwood; son, Howard James Marshall of Greenville; grandchildren, Jonathan Hill, Jennifer H. LaFond and her husband, Dan, and Matthew Robinson; great granddaughter, Kerrie Hill; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at 9:00 a.m. Friday, August 24, 2007 at Canetuck Baptist Church with The Rev. William Moore and The Rev. Anthony Clemmons officiating.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Casketbearers will be Hal Porter, Barry Porter, Huey Marshall, Carl Cain, Ethrage Warters, and Harry Marshall.

Honorary bearers will be Robert Rich and Kenneth Moore.

The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.

Helen's family extends their grateful appreciation to Esther Ezzell, Wanda Robinson and Barbara Squires for their loving care of Helen for the past several years. Most recently Nurse Betty, Joyce, Deloris, Brenda, Ruby, Ginger, Faye and Star joined the devoted much appreciated caregivers. These ladies made it possible for Helen to remain in her home where she was lovingly cared for. Special thanks to Billy Moore for all he has done for Helen and her family. May the Lord richly bless each of these special people.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter, 725-A Wellington Ave., Wilmington, NC 28401 or to Canetuck Baptist Church, C/O Hattie Squires, 3245 Canetuck Rd., Currie, NC 28435.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com.

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.