Mrs. Helen Withrow Love, 86, of Shelby, NC departed this life on Friday, July 10, 2026 at her residence. She was born on September 9, 1939 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Sherman Withrow and the late Amanda Houser Withrow
Helen was preceded in death by her beloved parents, the late Sherman and Amanda Houser Withrow; her devoted husband, Carl T. Love, Sr.; her son, Carl Timothy Love II; her daughter, Kassandra Love Watson; and her brothers and sisters: Henry (Rossi) Withrow, Francis Withrow, Comilla (Jake) Sinkler, Van(Henrietta)Withrow, Minnie (Rupert) Bell, Zan (Emily) Withrow, Clarence (Betty) Withrow, Joe (Mary) Hunt, Carl Lee (Bernice) Withrow, and Glenn (Vernelle) Withrow.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory her loving daughter, Angela L. Lowe (Keron); a bonus daughter Melissa Proctor-Clark (Vinson), and bonus son Edward Spikes; grandchildren Kristian (Mark), Morris Watson III, Keron Lowe, Khari Lowe, and Carl Love III; two cherished great-grandchildren, Kade Watson and Xavier Gemes; special grandchildren Isaiah Jennings and Jadon Brown; her beloved godchildren, Lauren Montgomery, Lindsey Montgomery, Quinton Schenck, Jeremy Schenck; sister in law, Catherine Armstrong (William); with a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, dear friends, former students, and colleagues whose lives were enriched by her love and kindness. Helen will forever be remembered as an exceptional educator, compassionate mentor, gifted artist, devoted coach, faithful servant, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her gentle spirit, unwavering faith, generous heart, and commitment to uplifting others will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know her.
Funeral services were held on Monday, July 20, 2026 at Eskridge Grove Baptist Church at 12:00 Noon. Burial will take place at Cleveland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 12:00 Noon on Monday and on Wednesday, July 15th and Thursday, July 16th from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at 518 April Drive, Shelby.
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To Mrs. Angie, Hubby, and your young Kings, we send our condolences to you and your family. As we all know there is nothing like a mother's love. In lieu of the Green Valley community, Mrs Helen will be missed tremendously. May you all find comfort in our Lord, Savior, Jesus Christ! God bless you all,
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Helen was truly a generous soul and a beautiful spirit. The memories we have of her are a precious legacy--strength, kindness and love for all of us have supported us through the years. It is difficult to say goodbye to Helen. As poet Helen Steiner writes ,we can choose to grieve over a loved one or choose to smile over having known them. I choose to smile as I think of Helen. We must remember that all we love deeply becomes part of us; we will never lose them. May God comfort the family and the rest of us who loved her. Carolyn Wright Black- Durham, NC
To the Helen Withrow Love family I express my heartfelt Sympathy ! I met her in 1963! She became basketball coach at Washington High School! I always called her Coach! She took me under her care with kindness and love! She taught me how to drive! Often when the Class of 1965 would get together we would include her! It was such a delight for her to be with us! 2 weeks ago we laugh and talked. She said I'm sending you a picture to remember me by! Coach I will always remember you! Will continue to pray for all the love ones! Linda Kaye Mintz
There is no words I could say about this wonderful lady I knew and Love so much we volunteer at our special place at Hospice for a long time I will always remember her and I am so grateful to have known her my condolences to the family and may God continue healing the family in this difficult time she was a great Christian woman who would be miss Priscilla Cockerham
Our friend mentor mother in love precious teacher our condolences to Angie and family. A lady who would always stop by to check to see if everything was ok with others. Her love for others allowed her to always make room in her home for you. We are truly blessed to have had the Love's in our lives. Praying and thanking God for all she said and did to encourage us. Love you family and know that she will always live on in our hearts. Blessings ππ½β₯οΈ. Roger/Suzette Ross. Class of 1969 Burns High Douglas and Washington Schools respectively π₯²
My sincere deepest sympathy, condolences,and prayers of a sincere lady of refinement,who shared many rides,laughs,and food with me,prayers of sincere love to all of the Withrow and Love families,John Huskey, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
The best of the best she was my best teacher. 5th grade at Dunbar Elementary. I'll never forget her teaching us not to write outside the red margin. She pinned us up on the chalkboard if we misbehaved. She truly cared for her students. She broke a fight up once when she was done with them they were hugging. She said I will never send you to the Principal's office I take care of things myself. We learned the declaration of independence she gave lots of work. But as I said the best of the best
Sending my condolences to the Love Family in the loss of Mrs. Helen...Praying for Strength and Comfort for the Family.
To the Family, Mrs. Love's smile would always light up any room. Her kindness and wisdom will be present always in our memories. Well Done... Prayers to the family of such a WONDERFUL Lady.
Sending condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss
To the Family of Mrs. Helen Love: I could write so much about this extraordinary lady. She knew me and my family before and since I was born and from all of that she became "My Second Mama" after my own mother died. I was always amazed by her energy, her love for all mankind, her generosity, her presence in Durham United Methodist Church, her creativity, her enthusiasm, her zest for life, her ability to motivate, her love for her family, her friends, her humor, her dedication to her sorority, and her will to live through many heartbreaks and illnesses she experienced in her lifetime. She helped me so much. I have so many memories and so much love for her. "Second Mama" I miss you so, so much! I know you had a wonderful journey home.
Our family chain has been broke again. Put we rest in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord! Hallelujah!!!!!!
To The Family I'm So Sorry For Your Loss of Your Loved One,My Condolences π To You All,Praying For The Family.
My prayers and condolences go out to the Withrow/Love families. Cousin Helen was a sweet lady who will be missed dearly.
Praying for love, peace, strength, to her family. Cuz you will be missed greatly. Love you all.
To the family of Helen W Love: I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of your loved one. I was so shocked to learn of Helen's passing. I have known her and her family for many years. Her graciousness will never be forgotten. She was the reason I could finish Washington High School and graduate with my class. after we moved out of the school district. She allowed me to commute back and forth with her everyday, since she was a faculty member at Washington High School. It was a blessing that she happened to live close by. She assisted my mom with transportation during my college years by driving her to Greensboro NC if I needed something. She was my basketball coach and at certain times, she was a "big sister." I will always remember her as a kind ,gracious and independent woman. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.
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