Helen Billups Shumate Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Helen Billups Shumate of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, born in McDowell, Virginia, who passed away on February 14, 2024 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Billups and Alice McGrady Billups; and her husband Wade Shumate. She is survived by: her sons, Jimmy E. Shumate (Idesta) of North Wilkesboro, Michael E. Shumate (Celeste) of North Wilkesboro and Rev. Steven W. Shumate (Libby) of North Wilkesboro; and her grandchildren, Suzy Hall, Lisa Blevins, Teresa Prestipino and David Shumate. She is also survived by five great grandchildren, twelve great-great grandchildren and one sister.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mtn.
