Helen Joan White, age 76, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012. 

A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Zack and Mattie May Hicks Searcy. She was a retired spinner and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sons, Tommie Earley of Rutherfordton and Jody Earley of Inman, SC; two daughters, Anne Arrowood of Rocklin, CA and Christine Tavernia of Caroleen; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Palmer Lee (Tommie) Earley Sr. and a brother, Parks Searcy.

A Memorial Service was held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. William Swink officiating. at the church.

Crowe’s Mortuary is serving the family.