Helen Margaret Haynes Pendry

Helen Margaret Haynes Pendry, died peacefully in her home on August 5th, 2025. Helen was born on July 17, 1941 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Dewey Russell Haynes and Lucy Mae Ingle Haynes. She was raised in Caldwell County. Helen married William Philip Pendry of Wilkes County in 1961 and later they moved to Randolph County to raise their family. They were married 60 years.

Her memory will live on through her children, Russell Pendry (Jackie Westmoreland) and Carmen Pendry Proctor (Tim); grandchildren, Morgan Pendry (Darryl Stanford), Alex Proctor (Brooke) and Lori Proctor; great-granddaughter, Scarlett Stanford. In addition, she is survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

Helen was a lifelong musician; she enjoyed singing in choirs during her lifetime and played the piano in her church well into her seventies. In her later years, you could often find her playing backup during the weekends for several of her husband’s bands. She had a natural gift playing piano, being able to play any style music; her favorite was Southern Gospel. Music was a lifelong passion and as teen, she was given the opportunity to play on stage at a Billy Graham revival.

Helen’s primary focus and joy in life was her family. She took great pride in serving her family and all of their accomplishments. She was at every ballgame, award ceremony, beauty pageant, dance recital, sitting right on the front row.

In her last few weeks, Helen reflected on her life and shared the following, “I am thankful for the privilege of having served my family, my church, my community and my neighborhood. When I think on all the boo-boo’s I have kissed, choir songs I have sung and played, meals I have cooked and delivered, garden produce I have shared, well, I think maybe I have accomplished what God and my parents have expected of me.”

The family would like to say a special thanks to the following people who showed her great love and care over the last chapter of her life: her dear friends who faithfully visited and checked in regularly, Debby Beane and Ruby Shirley; the best mail carrier in the world, Victoria Steed - seeing her smiling face each day brought Helen incredible joy; caregivers Margaret Green, Barbara Ritch Barefoot and Angela Ball (Regional Consolidated Services) who selflessly gave her dignity in her most fragile days. In addition, the Hospice of Randolph team provided invaluable care, compassion and support: respite volunteer (Barbara Fahy), nurses (Marie Trogden and Stephanie Ritter) and nursing assistant (Danielle Odell).

A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, August 13th, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, at Pugh Funeral Home, in Randleman, North Carolina. Contributions in Helen’s memory may be made to Hospice of Randolph and Walk by Faith Christian Camp, 5390 Mountain View Road, Hays, North Carolina, 28635, in lieu of flowers.

Pugh Funeral Home is honored to serve the Pendry family.