Helen Morgan Wilkinson

Helen Frances Morgan Wilkinson, age 93, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2013. Born February 15, 1920, she was a lifelong resident of Rocky Mount, NC. Helen was the daughter of the late Paul N. Morgan and Helen Lavinia Edwards Morgan. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, George Alexander Wilkinson, Jr. and her brother, Paul Morgan, Jr. Helen was a graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High School, class of 1938, and attended the Womans College of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, class of 1942. She was engaged as an interior designer for over forty years, many of which were spent working with Brewer Interiors and the late Joe Brewer, Jr. Helen was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rocky Mount, a charter member (1946) of “The Life and Letters Book Club,” a member of the Junior Guild of Rocky Mount and a charter member of the Tar River League, a support group for the Tar River Orchestra and Chorus. In addition, she was a member of the Benvenue Country Club where she was an avid golfer, playing well into her 80s. Helen will be remembered most for her joy of living. For her, the glass was always half-full, if not over flowing. Ever ready for a party and the next adventure, she gathered up her courage in the 1950s and earned her private pilots license, forever to be known as a “Petticoat Pilot.” Such was the pattern of her life. Helen is survived by her daughter, Morgan Wilkinson Horner and her husband, Jack Douglas Horner of Greensboro, NC. Also, she is survived by her grandchildren, Charlotte Morgan Horner Carrere of Covington, Louisiana and Jack Douglas Horner, Jr. of Los Angeles, California and her great grandchildren, Sarah Ellen Carrere, James Alexander Carrere and Morgan Andrew Carrere all of Covington, Louisiana. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Margaret Allen Morgan and her niece, Allison Henning Morgan and her nephew, Joseph Reddy. In addition, she is survived by her special nephews, Alexander Proudfit Thorpe, III and wife Brenda and George Wilkinson Thorpe and wife Harriet. She is also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews and her many, loving friends of all ages, especially Mrs. Frank (Shirley) Harris. There will be a private family burial followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church of Rocky Mount, NC with the Rev. Peter Bynum officiating. The family especially would like to give its heartfelt thanks to her loving care givers, Stacy Johnson, Lizzie Johnson, Neenee Evans, Ethel Lynch, Kwaneisha Fleming and Debra Jones. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The First Presbyterian Church, 153 North Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or The Tar River Orchestra and Chorus League, P.O. Box 8443, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Service Location Not Available Friday 10/4, 11:00 am Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801