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Helen Dean Obituary
April 10, 1945 - May 12, 2024
Helen Barbara Dean, 79, of Roanoke, passed away May 12, 2024.
A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2024 11 a.m., at the Second Presbyterian Church, 214 Mountain Ave., SW, Roanoke. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Second Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Women or the Roanoke Youth Symphony. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
126 GILMER AVE NW ROANOKE VA 24016
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John Driscoll
December 20, 2024
I have many fond memories working for Helen during her time in Boston some 30 years ago. RIP
Pete Veneto
December 14, 2024
RIP Helen. Some great Autex memories.
Cleveland. Ward
December 14, 2024
My. Old. Boss. Great. Individual. & Manager!!One. If. The. Best. Persons. You. Could. Possibly. Know!! Rip!!
Charlene Randolph
May 23, 2024
May God keep you and comfort the family.
Eva Shaw-Gill
May 21, 2024
"Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sorrowful time.” "You have my deepest condolences for the loss of such a wonderful person.” May Helen, my sweet Sorority sister rest in peace.” Ms. Basham, Demare, the Shaw triplets and I would like to offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Lydia Willingham
May 21, 2024
There are no words that can express our deepest sorrow and that we will miss our Dear Friend, Helen B. Dean. We appreciated the commitment, dedication, and support that you exemplified in making each activity, event, and celebration a complete success. Now, rest in peace.
Your Dear Sisters in Christ,
The National Black Presbyterian Women, Dr. Lydia Willingham, President
Bonnie Pritchett
May 21, 2024
Gone to soon my loving and sweet Soror Helen. I am sad that you left so soon but the love you always showed every person you came in contact with will always be in our hearts!♥ It was my pleasure knowing you and especially having you as my friend first and then my Sorority sister as well as sister in Christ. You made the a better place by always helping others with public service and on every board in the valley and then some. I will miss our phone calls to check on each other and how you twisted my arm to help with the MLK Day of service over 20 years ago in the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and I am still going out each January 15th to help the community in public service. Thanks my friend for all of the great leadership shown to me and the professional way that you always carried yourself. You were a true example of a committed person for that task. Everything you chaired was a success.
With your Omega Omega service may you work in heaven for God like you worked for our community. Get your rewards and R I P
until we meet again my sweet sister Helen! Love you More!
Frances Claytor and Family
May 21, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joyce Bolden
May 21, 2024
So sorry to learn of the passing of your sister Helen's passing. She was a great person to know and allow your memories to keep her in our hearts.
Joyce and Frederick Bolden
Rachel Wheaton
May 21, 2024
To the family of Helen F. Dean,
My sincerest condolences to you in the passing of your beloved Helen. Helen was a sweet, quiet, caring friend, soror, and fellow college alumnae. When I became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Helen pinned me. She will always have a special place in my heart. She tirelessly gave to every organization, and project that she participated in with the utmost enthusiasm. Rest in peace, Soror Helen Dean.
Cheryl Evans
May 19, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Helen was such a lovely person and will be missed.
Adrian Lewis
May 18, 2024
Prayers to the Dean/ Ferguson families.
Gwendolyn Brown Harris
May 18, 2024
My sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the family of my childhood friend, Helen Barbara Ferguson Dean. I send love, thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time. You are not alone in your grief. I'm just a phone call away for anything you might need. Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you reflect on memories of happier times.
Celi Stoutamire
May 18, 2024
I was saddened to read that Helen passed away. I would see her often at Roanoke College Elderscholar, the Roanoke Symphony and other events. She was a lovely person. Heartfelt love and condolences to her family.
Gwendolyn Harris
May 18, 2024
My heart aches for the loss of my dear childhood friend. Ferguson family, please know you are not alone in your grief. I'm here to support you during this difficult time. I send healing prayers and comforting hugs to all of Helen's family and friends.
With Love,
Gwendolyn Brown Harris
Mt. Ephraim, NJ
Clifton "Bill" & Sherel Ferguson
May 17, 2024
Barbara will always be near by as she will forever be in your hearts. Remembering the family in our prayers.
Clifton "Bill" and Sherel Ferguson
Serenity Funeral Home
May 18, 2024
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Valarie Preston
May 17, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Virgie Craighead
May 17, 2024
So sorry to hear of the death of another Cousin, Barbara Ferguson Dean. My sincere Sympathy and condolences to her Family.God bless you all. Love you. Cousin Virgie Craighead.
Antoinette Cunningham-Hatten
May 17, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Helen was always helping. She will be missed. S.I.P.
Pat Henry
May 17, 2024
May God’s tender care and healing touch comfort you. Classmate Pat Henry
Harriet Wray
May 16, 2024
There are simply no words to convey my heartfelt sadness. I will dearly miss my friend. She embraced me, as well as my family, with her kindness, humor, friendship, and love. She will be deeply missed by so many!
My deepest sympathies to the family. May God continue to embrace you during this most difficult time.
Harriet Sue Wray
Woodstock, GA
Linda Daniel
May 16, 2024
Sending my condolences to the family
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