Helen Lorraine Beall, 86, was called by her Lord Sunday, July 10, 2022, from her residence in Conway, S.C., following a prolonged period of declining health.
Helen was born February 16, 1936, in Washington County, to John Durila and Rebecca Mae Dinch. She graduated from Washington High School June 7, 1954.
She was married to the late Eugene E. Voyles from 1954 to 1962. They divorced and Helen remarried to the late Byron Lloyd Beall from 1966 until his death in 2007.
Helen lived most of her life in Beaufort, S.C., where she worked for Beaufort County Schools as a bus driver and teacher's assistant.
Helen loved gardening, cross-stitch, knitting and crocheting; she was an expert crafter of many fine creations. Her friends, neighbors and family were always welcomed to join her for some sweet tea or coffee.
Surviving are her two sons, John (Beth) Voyles of Washington, and Byron (Shonda) Beall of Claxton, Ga.; as well as two daughters, Suzanna (Tom) Bennett of Amity, and Mary (Daniel) Watson of Conway; four brothers, James Durila of Marianna, and Michael (Debbie) Durila, Kenneth (Kathy) Durila and Jeffery Durila, all of Claysville; four sisters, Nancy Mullins of Canonsburg, Mary Wilholt of Washington, Rebecca (Don) Posgate of Washington, and Lorna (Harold) Orum of Taylorstown; grandchildren, Ruth Scott, Christy Hart, Susanna Bennett, Tomas Bennett, Charles T. Prigg Jr., John (Valerie) Voyles, Nathaniel Bennett, Ashley Voyles, Ashley (Tanner) Jordan, Byron (Courtney) Beall, Ariel Watson, Demi Hall, John (Erica) Hall, Logan (Stevanie) Brewster, Michael (Jillian) Hall, Jordan Alexander Hollerman, Morgan Beall, Isaiah Beall; and great-grandchildren, Charlie Prigg, Essence Conklin, Colton Voyles, Oliver Beall, Caleb Wilson, Abigail Voyles, Ava Michelle Hall, Megan Richardson, Corey Brewster, Braxton Hall, Hauston Hall; along with great-great-granddaughter, Elenor Jean Ray.
Deceased are a daughter, Laura (Tim) Prigg; four brothers, John, Robert, Paul and Dave Durila; and granddaughter, Cheryl Prigg.
Helen specifically requested no mourning service and no graveside service. She only requests that her family remember that she cared about you all and you were always on her mind.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be planned for a later date to be announced.
Please sign the guest book for the family at watsonfuneralservices.com.
Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC 29527 is serving the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3 Entries
Sheila McGuigan (Boman)
July 31, 2022
Mary I´m so sorry I just learned of your Mom´s passing. Sending prayers of comfort.
Brenda Thompson Johnson
July 11, 2022
Mary, and Lloyd...The Thompson Family ( Brenda, Robert, Linda and Jack) fondly remembers Your Mom! May God bless your family in this time of sorrow!
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