Emma Jean Helms Bishop

Obituary: Rockwell, NC- Emma Jean Helms Bishop, age 78, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at CMC-NorthEast, Concord, NC.She was born April 1, 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late Leonard Helms and Emma Griffin Helms.Jean was a homemaker for most of her life. She was regarded by her family as a loving mother and grandmother who loves spending quality time with them. She also had a special love for gardening and sewing. Jean attended Phaniels Baptist Church in Rockwell, NC. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2011 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel, Kannapolis, NC officiated by Dr. Michael Taylor. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove, NC. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home prior to the service.Survivors include; a son, Michael S. Bishop of the home; her daughter, Linda D. Bishop of Brandon, FL and a grandson, Thomas M. Bishop of Brandon, FL.Memorials may be made to Carter House, 421 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. On-line condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 9:30AM - 11:00AM Friday July 15, 2011 Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 11:00 AM Friday July 15, 2011 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel

Interment: West Lawn Memorial Park China Grove, NC