Helen Grasser

Helen Marie Grasser EDENTON - Helen Marie Grasser, 82, died peacefully at her home April 6, 2010 in Edenton, N.C. She was born in Morehead City, N.C., a descendent of the historic family of whalers who settled in what was called the "Promised Land," the 14th street district of Morehead City. She was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers with one surviving brother, Jesse Lewis of Everett, Wash. Most of her activities centered in her home and family. Helen was a military wife for 20 years. She loved to sew and was an accomplished seamstress. Helen is survived by her husband, Retired Master Sgt. William E. Grasser. They were married 63 years. She is survived also by four daughters, Rita Jane Morris and her husband Frank Phillip Morris of Edenton, N.C., Mary Lou Gregory and her husband Mark Townsend Gregory of Virginia Beach, Brenda Sue Durren and her husband Terry L. Durren Sr. of Phoenix, Ariz., and Ruth Ann Grasser of Edenton, N.C. and friend Roger Snow of Edenton, N.C. There are eight surviving grandchildren, Julie Ann Bowman and her husband Doug of Cassville, Mo., Terry L. Durren Jr. and his wife Melanie of Phoenix, Ariz., Timothy Shawn Morris and his wife Marilyn of Creswell, N.C., Glen "Buddy" Styons and his wife Kelly of Riva, Md., Michael William Morris of Edenton, N.C., Jennifer Lynn Dardzinski and her husband Paul of Edenton, Jason Mark Gregory and his wife Rachel of Mount Vernon, Iowa, and Jessica Dawn Gregory of Nashville, Tenn. There are also 13 surviving great-grandchildren, Trent, Conrad, Luke, Amber, Dakota, Paige, Ashlyn, Garret, Ellison, Krysta, Kaelly, Tyler and Rebecca. There will be a private memorial service and time of reflection held at home for family and friends. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.evansfac.com. Evans Funerals and Cremations of Edenton is serving the Grasser family.