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Reba Helms Obituary
November 25, 2023
Reba F. Helms, 88 of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2023. She was the owner and operator of Helms Hardware with her husband Curtis. They opened the business in 1961 and loved serving the Craig County community. Her passion was spending time and taking care of her family. She was a proud member of the New Castle Christian Church and loved her church family.
Reba was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Curtis Helms; parents, Dorsey L. and Minnie Taylor Francisco; sister, Muriel Persinger; brothers, Paul, Clay and Gary Francisco. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter's, Tammy Dillon (Randy) and Vickie Moore (Vince); grandchildren, Josie Flinchum (Ben) and Chad Carper (Elaina); great-grandchildren, Eli and Caroline Flinchum, and Genevieve Carper.
The family would like to thank the caregivers and Intrepid Hospice.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 29th, 2023, at the New Castle Christian Church with Bill Frazier officiating. Interment will follow at Crawford Memorial Cemetery/Paxton's Chapel. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service.
Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home.
Paitsel Funeral Home
PO Box 326 New Castle, VA 24127
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Jerry Payne
December 1, 2023
My sincere condolences to all that are mourning the passing of Reba. When I lived in New Castle I always looked forward to dealing with both Curtis and Reba as they were both great people! Good memories and am keeping all of you in my prayers!
Jerry Payne
Carol B. McMillion
November 29, 2023
Sending my condolences and love for these wonderful remaining families. sending my love to all as I am recovering a my son's in Northern VA. at this time. My Heartfelt sympathy for Linda Baker and her families as well.
Linda Bowers Taylor
November 28, 2023
Vickie, Tammie and family. Our sympathy to all of you. Reba was a wonderful lady. I am so sorry we were unable to meet with her when we were in Virginia this past October. God bless all of you.
Linda, David and family
Susie & Greg Mattox
November 28, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. She was a wonderful person. Sending prayers to you all.
Rob and Karen Stahl
November 28, 2023
We know she and Curtis are missed. Our continuing prayers for the family.
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