Helen W. Whatley's obituary , Passed away on September 17, 2026 in James Island, South Carolina

Helen W. Whatley

June 6, 1948 - September 17, 2026 (78 years old)

James Island, South Carolina

Helen W. Whatley's obituary , Passed away on September 17, 2026 in James Island, South Carolina

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Helen W. Whatley

June 6, 1948 - September 17, 2026 (78 years old)

James Island, South Carolina

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Helen W. Whatley Obituary

The passing of Helen W. Whatley of James Island, South Carolina occurred on September 17, 2026. Helen, born on June 6, 1948, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen W. Whatley to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Benjamin White, Jr. and Mildred E. White; her siblings, Robert F. White and Carleen W. Boyd; and her great-nephew Nygel B. Covington.

She is survived by: her husband Jesse Whatley; her children, Akinru J. Whatley (Yvette) and Yaw Whatley; her siblings, Harriet W. Wilder (Harrison, Jr.), Benjamin N. White (Joyce), Alvena P. Wilson, Cherlyn W. Monroe and Deborah White; her brother-in-law T. J. Boyd; and her aunt Ethel W. Goodwine. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Viewing was held on Thursday, September 24th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Epworth Um Church (1540 Camp Rd, Charleston, SC 29412). A celebration of life was held on Friday, September 25th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Destiny Worship Center (3625 Azalea Dr, North Charleston, SC 29405).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith-Mc Neal Funeral Home



Thu

Sep 24

Viewing

Epworth Um Church
1540 Camp Rd, Charleston, SC 29412

Fri

Sep 25

Celebration of life

Destiny Worship Center
3625 Azalea Dr, North Charleston, SC 29405

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