HELEN E. MASON

FUNERAL HOME

J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg

102 South Ave

Petersburg, Virginia

HELEN MASON Obituary

On Wednesday evening at approximately 4:10 p.m., our beloved, mother, sister and grandmother, Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Mason, 85 years young, departed and entered into her final rest and reward on Feb. 6, 2013. She resided at 2900 Homestead Drive, Petersburg, Va., for over 29 years. Born on Oct. 10, 1927, she was one of 14 children to the late George and Mattie Chambliss Mayes. Helen received her formal education in the public school system of Prince George County, Va. At a young age, she married Walter Lawrence Saunders (deceased) and remarried again to Mr. Gene Mason (deceased).

For over 20 years she worked as a dietician at Guardian Care Nursing Home in Petersburg Va., and Titmus Optical for over 10 years. Helen loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a praying woman, who would rise early at 4 a.m. every morning interceding on the behalf of others with her prayer partner. She became a member of Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg Va., where she was a devoted member for over 34 years.

Helen was a wonderful friend, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, godmother and friend to all that she met. She never said a harsh word to anyone who she came in contact with but possessed a quiet, strong and firm demeanor. Helen had a quiet, loving and peaceful disposition and served as a backbone for her loving family. "Momma Mason," as she was affectionately called by those who loved her, will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her loving son, Lawrence Alexander Saunders (Jennifer); brothers, Alexander, Roosevelt (Katie Mayes), James (Edith Mayes), Bryant (Inez Mayes), Charles (Jean Mayes) and Ray Mayes; two loving sisters, Ruby Calhoun and Earlene (Charles Spencer).

Left to cherish her memory are: four loving children, Barbara Dianne (Claude Thomas Dean), Carol Renay Jones, Gary Lee Saunders and Patsy Laverne (Hubert Lee Simmons); 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren;loving sisters, Annie Mayes, Marian Mayes, Mattie (McKinley Hinton) and Shirley Mayes; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends, along with one great-goddaughter, MaKenzie Penny.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Ave., Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, eulogist. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at 2900 Homestead Drive, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling 804-861-2580.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Mason at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com

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Published by The Progress-Index from Feb. 7 to Feb. 10, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for HELEN MASON

9 Entries

Ruby Hinton

February 11, 2013

Aunt Helen, you were always one of my favorite aunts,you were always a loving and kind person,never had anything bad to say about anyone or anything,i can remember when we all lived at granddaddy mayes house,we always had a good time together,you used to make blackberry cobblers,for us,auntie i loved taling to you,you would always give me good advice when i would call you or when you would call us,i am so glad i got to see you before you left us,i looked at you and i knew that you were going to be alright because God's got you,you looked so peaceful lying there sleeping,you had glow on your face,auntie i will continue to do what you told me,take care of my cousin Latoya,and be strong,i am going to miss you,we all are going to miss you,Aunt Helen you have been the spirtual backbone for this family,i don't know what we are going to do,because you have left us,i know that you would still be here but God only takes the best and that's you,so i am going to say so long not goodby because i intend on seeing you again,so please take care of my sister Deedee,and Scottie for me and tell everybody that i said hi,love and kisses always your neice bunny.

Gordon W. Oliver

February 11, 2013

Sending a gentle hug your way, to comfort you, and to let you know that you're on my mind and in my heart today and always. With deepest sympathy,

Hilliard Family

February 11, 2013

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Essie Crockett

February 10, 2013

I recall working @the nursing home with Mrs.Mason who was a very kind christian woman who would help whenever needed.

February 9, 2013

A wonderful warrior for God until the end, May GOD continue to bless your family and the legacy of Prayer Warriors that follow in your footsteps as a Prayer warrior. May God continue to bless this family and friends.
Rev.Steffond Swilley

Lynne' Dent

February 8, 2013

Patsy, Ms. Barbara, & Family,

May you take comfort in knowing that "Mama Mason's" example as a woman of God was a blessing to so many!

February 8, 2013

Patsy,
I have been thinking about you and am so sorry about your mother. I know she is in the happiest place imaginable! Let your faith guide you, Hubert and Monique during this time.

Tim Wills

Kim Tucker

February 8, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Lynn Lazos

February 7, 2013

Patsy, so sorry to hear about your Mother, our prayers and thoughts are with you.

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