Miss Helen Yvette McLendon, 88, passed away at Grace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Friday, February 23, 2018, following a period of illness. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and a niece. She was born to the late Will McLendon and Sallie Lindsey McLendon in Stanly County, North Carolina on June 15, 1929. She attended the Stanly County Schools and graduated from Norwood High School in 1948. Miss McLendon worked as a housekeeper in many private homes for several years prior to retiring from her housekeeping career. She was a member of Saint Andrews United Methodist Church where she served as a Communion Steward for fifteen years. Prior to joining Saint Andrews, Miss McLendon had been a member of Saints Home United Methodist Church for over twenty years. She was also a vocalist with The Granville Drive Singers for many years. Survivors include her niece and caregiver, Daisy Perkins; her sister, Mary Wade; a brother, Sherman (Hattie) McLendon; a nephew, Charles McLendon; and 16 great nieces and nephews. A funeral service in her memory will take place at Clark S. Brown and Sons Funeral Home Chapel at 2pm, Sunday, March 11, 2018. The family will greet friends immediately following the service. For a copy of the funeral program, click here