Helen Massengale Temple

WHITAKERS - Helen Massengale Temple, age 68, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on November 2, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Julian Henry Massengale, Sr. and Eris Pearl Dozier Massengale. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James "JT" Ray Temple; son James Julian "JJ" Temple; and brother Julian Henry Massengale, Jr. Helen was a graduate of Northern Nash High School and always enjoyed preparing meals for her family as well as for large gatherings. She especially enjoyed the years she spent at White Lake. A loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend, Helen will be forever missed. Helen is survived by her children, Travis Scott Temple (Stacey) of Whitakers and Casey Alan Temple (Crystal) of Rocky Mount; her five grandchildren, Hannah, Zach, Daniel, Skyler, and Tayler Temple; her brother Edwin Ray Massengale (Beth); niece Amanda Pressley (Carson); and nephew Tyler Massengale (Kelsee). A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will follow the graveside services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Helen's memory to the non-profit JDRF, PO Box 37920, Boone IA 50037, or by visiting www.jdrf.org, in helping the research of Type 1 Diabetes. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Wednesday 6/9, 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Visitation with the family will follow the graveside services. Service Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Wednesday 6/9, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.