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Lorraine Helms Obituary
Lorraine Helms, of Charlotte, passed away August 2, 2010. She was born in Monroe, NC on December 18, 1921, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed and touched many hearts in her life here on earth.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Bickett Helms and Gyness Rape Helms, her sister, Claudine H. Ford and her loving husband James Ernest Helms.
She is survived by two sons, Roger Anthony Helms (Carolyn) and Michael Derrick Helms (Debbie Chambers); three grandchildren, Nicholas, Jonathan and Michael Helms, Jr.; two great-grandsons, Brayden Michael Helms and Conner William Helms; a sister Phoebe Jones (Dick); brothers Lawrence B. 'Gus' Helms, Jr. (Elizabeth) and Lawrence Steven 'Gary' Helms (Nena); and many nieces and nephews.
Lorraine worked for Delmar Studios in Charlotte for 35 years and was a devoted member of Purcell Methodist Church for 53 years, and for many years an active member of the Ladies Dorcus Circle at Purcell.
A service to celebrate her life will be held Friday, August 6th at 2 PM at McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Nicholas, Jonathan, Michael, Jr., Josh Chambers, Greg Chambers and Hal Jones, will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers donations to her church, Purcell United Methodist Church, 2141 Weyland Avenue Charlotte, NC, 28208, would be greatly appreciated. www.mem.com
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Marya Torrence
July 29, 2024
Here it is 14 years since Lorraine entered the gates of heaven....and I want to say again memories of her are so special to me. She had a way of talking to everyone showing her sweet beautiful personality....I miss her big smile!
August 13, 2010
Roger & Family, Mike & Family...We are thinking of all of you as you mourn the passing of your beautiful Mother, Lorraine. We were very fortunate to get to know Lorraine through the many years of family gatherings which leaves us with the gift of many memories of this sweet, smiling, caring and loving person. We are so thankful that we were a part of her journey on this earth. God bless her and may she rest in peace!
With love,
Marya & Pete Torrence
(sister & brother-in-law)
Sandy Skidmore
August 6, 2010
Aunt Lorriane was a very special lady and I have great memories of her. My prayers are with you and your family. Remember she is in a better place now and someday we will join her.
August 5, 2010
Mike/Debbie,
Sharon and I were sorry to hear about your Mother. Dabbs actually called me to let us know. People always say you go to a better place so I always try to find some comfort in that. Hope you can too. Roy/Sharon
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Joe Clark
August 4, 2010
Gus and Lorraine's Family, I was distressed to read about your sister in today's Charlotte Observer. I always thought you spelled your name Laurence. We are never ready to lose our loved ones and the only comfort has to come from our Faith in the Sovereignty of God and the manifested concern of caring friends. We are thinking of you and will hold you in our prayers. We just hope in some small way it does help to know others do care. Joe and Zunita Clark
August 4, 2010
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Haven't heard from her in over 25 years. Your cosin (Sonny) Robert Helms in Kansas.
Rose Bell
August 4, 2010
I have such fond memories of Lorraine. She was a beautiful loving and caring person. She always had a smile on her face and my son always remarked and I agreed how alert and sharp she was to the very end. She will be greatly missed by everyone. She was loved by all whose life she touched and I am one of those fortunate and lucky individuals.
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