Helen Shue

Helen "Hedy" Harrington Shue passed away peacefully on Novemeber 19, 2012 after several years of declining health. Dr. James Strickland will preside at her funeral held in the chapel of Hartsell Funeral Home at 2;00 pm on November 21. Born July 27, 1937 to Paul Edmond Harrington Sr. and Elizabeth Louise McLaurin, she was a native Concordian. Hedy was a graduate of Southeastern Academy and also of Rowan Cabarrus Community College. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Jimmy Shue in 2006. Also preceding her were her father, Paul Harrington Sr., brother, Paul Harrington Jr., sister, Dianne Robinson and her much beloved uncle and aunt, James and Nell Hopkins, whom she regarded as second parents. Hedy is survived by her mother, Louise Wentz and sisters, Vergie Krimminger, Linda Griffin, of Concord and Judith Starnes of Spartanburg, SC. Also surviving are her daughters, Julie Cannon and husband Barry, Jerea Brown, Elizabeth"Gale" Ingram and husband Mark, and Patricia Nicole "Nikki" Robinson and fiance Bryan Roberts, all of Concord. Grandchildren are Gray and Forrest Cannon and Kyle and Lyla Ingram. A devoted wife and mother, she will be sorely missed. Helen was a licensed practical nurse for many years. This training was put to good use while raising her girls. Her compassionate nature was an inspiration to her family, friends and patients. She was an active volunteer in her children's schools in the PTA and a constant "Grade Mother". A member of Sharon Baptist Church, she served as a Sunday School and Bible School teacher. She was an avid reader and enjoyed a good murder mystery, always claiming she knew "who done it" from the start. Happiest times were spent with her beloved grandchildren, especially at her favorite place, the beach. The family expresses much gratitude to Hospice, with special thanks to Nikki Burris, Keegan McCombs, Bobbi Jo McPhail, Joy Burris and Bryan Hovey. Also to neighbors Christina and Nikki McCurry and her lifelong friend, Ann Sifford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice of Cabarrus County or to the charity of one's choice. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Shue family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com