Visitation

July 12, 2024
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Service

July 12, 2024
3 p.m.

Committal

July 15, 2024
2 p.m.

Helen Small “Woody” Boland, 84, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

Born in Burke County, NC on April 20, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Clyde E. Small and Helen S. Small.

Helen was a graduate of Drexel High School and Southeastern Beauty Academy of Charlotte.

Mrs. Boland is survived by her daughter, Wendy B. Roberts of Myrtle Beach; son, Michael G. Boland of Goldsboro; brother, Tim Small of Morganton; and sister, Sara Lynn Oakley of Morganton.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Gary James Boland; and a brother, Clyde “Buster” Small, Jr.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2024 in the Kistler House at First Baptist Church. The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary with Dr. Thomas A. Bland, Jr. officiating. The graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2024 at Alamance Memorial Park in Burlington, NC.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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I also wanna give a big shoutout to Sara Lynn, Becca, and Tim for being by Ms. Woodys side through all of this and being the family I hope others get a chance to have. Woody made a very big but great impact on my life. Thank you for the opportunity of getting to have Woody while I got her. ❤️ Praying for all of you guys in the days to come.

—Ashley Mabry
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I didn’t get to have Woody long but in the last 7 months she has been the most kindest woman I have the opportunity of meeting. ❤️ She truly was an angel sent to the earth. I love you Miss Woody and you will truly be missed.

—Ashley Mabry
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