WAKE FOREST --Helen Marie Williams Pennington, 72, of Wake Forest died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. A graveside service was held Saturday, Aug. 15, at Wake Forest Town Cemetery, with the Rev. Alan Skinner officiating.

She was born on October 8, 1947 to the late Oscar and Ruby Rigsbee Williams. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Wayne Williams, and a sister, Mary Alice Miller.

Surviving: son, Gilbert Beddingfield Jr. (Tonya); five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and her sister, Margie≠≠ Jordan.

Arrangements are being handled by Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services, 804 N. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg. Online condolences may be made to www.lancasterfcs.com.