Ms. Lillonteen Whitehurst passed away recently at her home in Rural Hall to be absent from the body and present with the Lord. She was the daughter of Mr. Johnny Mack and Verna Mae Whitehurst of Rocky Mount North Carolina. Born, February 25, 1933, Ms. Whitehurst, an only child, enjoyed a bountiful life through her gratitude, love for the Lord and friends, and a rewarding career as a librarian. For years she served at Della Brook Presbyterian Church and at First Assembly Church of God as a greeter, librarian and secretary.

Ms. Whitehurst completed her high school education in Rocky Mount and enrolled at North Carolina Central University where she completed her Bachelor Degree. She later obtained a Master's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel in Library Science. After graduation she worked in the school system in Bell Mount, North Carolina and then joined the faculty and staff of Fayetteville State University. She was recruited to the North Carolina Advancement School in 1967 as its Chief Librarian. After the school closed she was librarian in the Stokes County Schools and ended her career in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools serving at Hill Middle and finally at West Forsyth High School. Ms. Whitehurst was an avid reader and the highlight of her day was using technology for research, connecting with friends and daily living.

All who knew Mrs. Whitehurst understood she was devoted to North Carolina Central University, the "Eagles" and participated in the alumni association and contributed to the University. She loved football and basketball especially connecting to HBCUs and other N. C. schools. She had a large cadre of special friends who were dedicated to her because of her kind-heartedness and generosity.

She leaves to cherish her well-lived life: two first cousins: Mrs. Doris London, and Mrs. Beatrice Porter , Washington DC, a loving friend Dr. Lelia L. Vickers, Rural Hall, NC and many other cousins. A group of caring friends include: Mrs. Margaret Miller, Mrs. Ramona Banner, Mrs. Lillian Pryor Williams, Rev. Konnie Robinson, Mrs. Ida Witherspoon, Mrs. Cassandra Taylor, Mrs. Judy Felder, Mr. Darrell Myers, and Mrs. Audrey Gaddy, along with other relatives and friends who will profoundly miss her.

A time of remembrance with family and friends will be celebrate on June 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Evergreen Cemetery, Section A, 2124 New Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101.