Helen Furr

Helen Gertrude Beacham Furr, 87, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at CMC NorthEast. She was born on March 12, 1923 in Cabarrus County to the late Frank and Maggie Bullaboy Beacham. She is also preceded in death by her late husband, Elbridge Palmer "Pro" Furr and a number of brothers and sisters. Helen was of the Baptist faith and a retired weaver from Cannon Mills Company. Mrs. Furr enjoyed baking, cooking, growing flowers, and was especially proud of loving her family. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 12:30 until 1:30 PM. A funeral service will follow in the chapel at 2:00 PM with Rev. Abe Ferris and Rev. David Franks officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. At other times, the family will be meeting at the home. She is survived by sons, Gary "Butch" Furr and wife, Diane, of Concord and Ronnie Furr and wife, Lyn, of Salisbury; daughter, Denise Furr and partner, Carla, of Monroe; sister, Elsie Dobson; seven grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concord First Assembly CCYA, 150 Warren C. Coleman Blvd., North, Concord, NC 28027; Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081; or First Reformed Church of Landis Building Fund, 210 North Central Avenue, Landis, NC 28088.