Helen (Mobley) Southerland

      A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Helen Mobley Southerland entered eternal rest on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born July 10, 1930, to Dennie Mobley and Ella Brown, living most of her wonderful life in Duplin and Pender Counties and most recently in Florida.

     In addition to her parents Helen was preceded in death by her siblings, Novene Merritt, Marie Swaggerty, Ray Mobley, Chuck Mobley, Elton Mobley, Orland Mobley, Al Mobley and Ottis Brown; and daughter in law, Mary Moore Southerland.

     Helen is survived by her daughters, Anne Greer (Allen) and Judy Grim Porter (Ken); son, Pate Southerland; grandchildren, Dan Southerland (Amy), Laurie Zeltzer (Joe), Adam Ramsey, Brian Ramsey (Autumn), Will Grim (Taylor), and Lauren Flynn (Chris); ten great grandchildren; sisters, Diane Conway and Jackie Jones (Jimmy); many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

     Before moving to Florida to live with her daughter, Helen was an active member of First Assembly of God in Wallace.

     Helen was an extraordinary woman whose resounding faith and love for family was unmatched. Her brightly shining light often served as a guide to those around her. Those that knew Helen will always remember her passion for love, laughter, and delicious cooking for those she loved.  She was a true example of what it meant to be a Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. Her presence in our lives will be forever missed but we find solace in knowing she is at peace and rejoicing with her sister, Novene, and other loved ones.

     The memorial service will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Padgett Funeral Home in Wallace with the Rev. Leo Bracken conducting the service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

     Following the memorial service, interment will be at Riverview Memorial Park.

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     A service of Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.

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