Helen Marie Thompson
Helen Marie Thompson
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Helen Thompson Obituary
Born on December 7, 1969 in Petersburg, WV, she was a daughter of the late Virgil A. and Lavennia L. "Bonnie" or "Benny" (Farris) Dolly. She also was preceded in death by her twin sister, Ellen Mae Dolly.
Marie, as she was known to family and friends was a loving and devoted sister and aunt. She was a homemaker and also helped on the farm. She was a member of the Landmark Holiness Tabernacle in Arthur, WV.
Surviving are two brothers, Virgil W. Dolly and wife Jody Lynn of Keyser, WV and Denver A. Dolly and wife Denise of Camden on Gauley, WV; a sister, Doris Peregory and husband Joel of High View, WV and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Smith Funeral Home, Burlington Chapel, on Friday, January 9, 2026 from 5-8 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Smith Funeral Home, Burlington Chapel, on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Wendell Everett officiating.
Interment will be in the Hull Cemetery, Burlington, WV.
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