OBITUARY
Helen Williford Wiley
JANUARY 12, 1947 – APRIL 6, 2024
Helen Williford Wiley was born in Belle Glade, Florida to Elizabeth Brailsford
Williford and Turner Williford who have long since rested in God’s eternal
embrace. Helen joined them, surrounded by her loving family, on April 06, 2024,
at the young age of 77 in Miramar, Florida.
She is survived by her husband Bennie Wiley Jr , her children Lonnie Murphy Jr,
and Shanna Murphy Jones, her siblings Turner Williford Jr, Bessie Criswell, and
Brendlina (Dian) Gonzalez, six grandchildren Djaida, Mia, Shai, Ty, Cedrick, and
Lai’Lah, and one great granddaughter Amina. She was preceded in death by her
son Cedrick Murphy.
She was a retired educator with 35 years teaching elementary school age children
in Dade County Florida. After retirement she enjoyed reading, walking, dining,
giving parties, traveling with her husband, and visiting with her grandchildren.
A memorial service for Helen will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 11:00
AM to 12:00 Noon at Christ Congregational Church, 14920 SW 67 Avenue,
Palmetto Bay, Florida. 33158. Immediately following the service, a reception and
repast will be in the Kelsey Building adjacent to the sanctuary.
Funeral services entrusted to Boyd Panciera Family Funeral Care, 1600 North
University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Ph: (954) 983-6400.
Christ Congregational Church United Church of Christ
Yolanda Davis
May 6, 2024, 12:58 am
A life well lived. Helen’s smile and her genuine kindness will live in my heart for always. Heaven has certainly gained another angel. Rest in eternal peace dear sister friend.
Jacqueline Reed
May 6, 2024, 1:33 am
Beautiful 💕
Diane Hector
May 6, 2024, 1:49 am
My Sweet Sister Friend, Helen,
My Birthday Buddy. We always celebrated our birthdays together with our Sisterhood of Queens. This past January we were unable to celebrate, but the plan was that we would celebrate next January (2025) However, God needed you back to be one of our Angels, so He called you home. My heart wasn’t ready 💔 but I know you are at rest and you’re not suffering or in pain, so that brings me peace. I will always remember our deep conversations sprinkled with jokes and so much laughter. You, Helen, was a rare treasure that I called my SisterFriend. I will celebrate our birthdays every year. You will always be remembered with a heart full of Love.. That radiant smile and your trademark melodic laughter will bring a smile to my face and heart whenever I think of you. I love you, forever and a day.
Bill Jackson
May 6, 2024, 3:35 am
Losing a loved one is so sad and our comfort comes from knowing that love transcends time and space.
Happy memories keep us connected until we meet again.
Many blessings for Helen’s journey home and for Bennie, family, and friends who will cherish the memories.
Bill Jackson
Patricia Faulk Richardson
May 7, 2024, 4:58 pm
So sorry for your loss Bennie and family. Hold onto your Faith in God. Heaven has gained a beautiful Angel. 🌹 🌹 🌹
Trudy Brailsford Kimbrough
May 7, 2024, 6:22 pm
My love and condolences to the family. Rest in peace my dear cousin..❤🙏
Terry Maxwell
May 7, 2024, 11:39 pm
So many memories with my dearest friend, Helen. You are truly missed but I know you are resting in a loving place. Rest in peace my friend. ❤️💜🙏🏽
Richard E Timmons
May 8, 2024, 3:41 pm
Sorry for your loss Bennie. Helen was truly a bon vivant and a pleasure to be around. Hang in there, Bennie !
Marshell McAllister
May 8, 2024, 9:27 pm
I just adored Helen from the day we met. She was a beautiful lady.
I will miss her radiant smile, fun spirit and exchanging books and discussing them. Also her presence at our ladies birthday lunches and other gatherings.
Although, she is no longer with us in the physical, her spirit & memories will remain.
Bennie, sometimes our time with love ones is cut short, but we must be grateful for the time that we did have, and cherish that we had the opportunity to experience true love.
My prayers are with you and the family.
John Burke
May 9, 2024, 3:23 pm
Sorry for your loss Bennie.
Rob Hopson
May 9, 2024, 9:55 pm
Rob Hopson.
Bennie,
I’m so sorry for your loss but very happy that you got to share real love and companionship with Helen. We are not always as blessed as you two in life.
I will not be in town on the day of her memorial but you and your family will be in our prayers!
Margaret A Petty-Eifert
May 14, 2024, 1:49 am
My condolences to Helen’s family. May her memory be a blessing.