Helen McAlister Wehunt                                                August 4, 1921 - March 24, 2017

Helen McAlister Wehunt, age 95, of Lumberton, NC passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.

She was born in Lincoln County, NC on August 4, 1921 to the late Horace and Annie Keever McAlister.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 54 years, Worth A. Wehunt; brothers, H.O. "Mac" McAlister, Joel McAlister, and Glen McAlister; sisters, Mabel McAlister, Dorothy McDaniel and Merle Slade; and a grandchild, Jaryn Harrison.

Mrs. Wehunt is survived by her daughters, Carol Wolff of Lumberton, NC and Linda Harrison of Southport, NC; a brother, James R. McAlister of Silver Spring, MD; grandchildren, Amy Briggs, JoAnne Branch, Lynn Pierce, Skip Williams; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Wehunt graduated first in the class of 1939 at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, MD.  As a young mother, she enjoyed raising two daughters at home before entering the work force as a Real Estate professional in 1956.  In 1969 she became Office Manager for Chester Wagstaff, M.D. before her retirement in 1988.

A lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, Mrs. Wehunt was a member of the congregations at Colesville United Methodist in Silver Spring MD, Millbrook United Methodist Church in Raleigh, NC, and Chestnut Street United Methodist Church in Lumberton.  Her love for God's Word and sharing her faith with children led her to teach Sunday School for many years.  She was also an active Circle member and devoted volunteer.

A beloved wife, mother, "Grandmom" and "GeeGee," she nurtured family with her love of cooking and always had fresh flowers from her garden in her home.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at 1:00 PM at the chapel of Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, 11800 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904.  Burial will follow the service at Parklawn Cemetery in Rockville, MD. A time of visitation with the family will be held Thursday prior to the funeral service from 12:00-1:00 PM at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 1 at 2:00 PM in the Fellowship Center at Wesley Pines in Lumberton, NC.  A time of visitation for family and friends will be held immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are encouraged to Chestnut Street United Methodist Church, 200 East 8th Street, Lumberton, NC 28358.

Born: August 4, 1921 Death: March 24, 2017