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Helen Frith Obituary
July 15, 1935 - January 19, 2022
Helen Ballard Frith, 86, of Roanoke, Virginia, checked out of Springtree to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
She was born on July 15, 1935, to the late Charles and Beulah Ballard. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Gene Frith, and siblings, Ray Ballard, Shirley Bailey and Goldie Thomas.
Surviving is her daughter, Debbie Cooper (Ray); son, Kenny Frith (Debbie); six granddaughters, Heather Outen (Austin) and son, Tyler; Kendra Dooley and son, Hunter; Kasey Frith and sons, Riley and Carter; April Hodges (Jeff) and daughter, Aleigha, and son, Spencer; Kara Dileo (John) and daughters, Vivienne and Genevieve, and son, Jaxon; Emily Fifer (Michael) and son, Oliver and baby boy, Fifer, sue in April; sisters, Urcelle Kingery and Pat Richards; sister-in-law, Shirley Miller (Jack); and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a charter Member of Good News Baptist Church in Roanoke where she taught Sunday School, was Church Treasurer, and sang in the choir. She was a nurse at Community Hospital and retired from Lewis Gale Clinic.
A special thanks to the staff of Springtree Health and Rehab.
Due to COVID and inclement weather, her children have stated that a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Meals on Wheels, the Rescue Mission of Roanoke Valley, or to Good News Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.oakeys.com.
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Cathy Bibb
February 5, 2022
Debbie and Kenny, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I know you will both miss her.
Sheree Covey
February 1, 2022
Worked with Helen many years ago. She was such an inspiration on how a nurse should be!! Prayers for family for your loss..
Chuck and Pam Shepard
January 24, 2022
Sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Reynolds Gillispie
January 24, 2022
Your mother was such a kind beautiful classy lady. To this day I still call her Aunt Helen. I don't think God ever put a kinder soul on this planet to make our lives more enriched. It has been a long time since she has seen Kenneth I know how happy she must be. My thoughts and prayers for her loving family
John and Sandra Carter
January 23, 2022
Dear family of Helen, we are so sorry for your loss, we went to church with Helen for several years at Good News Baptist Church. She was a joy to be around with an exemplary Christian testimony.Just a very special person that will not be forgotten. May you be comforted in her being with the Lord! Romans 8:18
Donnie & Tracy Brown
January 23, 2022
We were saddened to hear of your loss. If we can help you at this time of sadness, we are here for you.
tammy sloan falls
January 23, 2022
Helen was such a giant mentor for me growing up. She was always there for us at church. She influenced so many of us girls at church. She was a fine example of a christian. She was always there to offer advice, to pray with us or just to listen. She and my granny are catching up on all the gossip right now walking the streets of gold. Helen was such an inspiration. She knew just what to say and how to say it. She was a blessing to all that knew her. I learned many of lifes lessons through Helen. She was a big part of the Sloan family and she will be missed. Heaven is definately gaining a lot of angels here lately.
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