Helen Aycock Harwood, 77, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and loved ones Monday, February 24, 2020. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2020, at Daniels Chapel FWB Church, Wilson, NC. Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson, NC.
The family will receive friends Friday, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., at the church located at 4828 Frank Price Church Rd., Wilson, NC.
Since 1980, Helen had dedicated her life to serving the needs of cancer patients. In 1993, she founded Pennies from Angels, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance to both individuals and families in need. Over the years, hundreds of people have been assisted in various ways. Helen was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Surviving are her husband, Clifford B. Harwood, Jr.; one son, Clifford B. Harwood, III (Karyn) of Wilson; one daughter, Edith Ward (Reggie) of Wilson; seven grandchildren, Clifford B. Harwood, IV, Jamie Odom, Heather R. Harwood, Ericka Keel, Steven Herron, Guy R. Ward, III, and Jason T. Ward; one brother, Michael B. Aycock (Greta) of Littleton; one sister, Barbara Clarke (Miles) of Gasburg, VA; and her much loved fur-baby, Precious.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernice and Edith C. Aycock; a sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Chris Smith; and a brother, Bernice Jr. Aycock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Pennies from Angels, P.O. Box 511, Black Creek, NC 27813.
Funeral services are under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson, NC. Online condolences may be sent to www.thomasyelverton.com.
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