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Eleanor Helms Obituary
HELMS ELEANOR MAE HELMS Departed this life on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, MD. Wife of 62 years to the late Bishop Delaware Helms. She is survived by her six children, Dorothy Woods (Alvin), David Helms (Bridget), Sylvia Helms (Warren Craddock), Robin Helms, Crystal Helms and Tracey Helms, Sr.; five grandchildren, Angela (Tyrone), Timothy, Tamica, Mark and Tracy, Jr.; four great-grandchildren, Jasmin, Nijel, Timothy, Jr. and Mekhi; one brother, Donald Onley (Pauline); eight sisters-in-law; five brothers-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 19215 Jerusalem Church Road, Poolesville, MD, viewing from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Reverend C. Glenn Taylor, officiating. Interment Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery. Services entrusted to SNOWDEN FUNERAL HOME.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Helms
Melissa F.
August 14, 2023
Honoring Mother Helms. I have nothing but fond memories that warm my heart. Mother Helms loved and missed by all that knew her even if you just had one encounter with her.
Robin Helms
August 13, 2022
Mom I love you and miss you so much. Your love your love you showed to strangers and everyone you knew. I can still hear your infectious laugh. And how your face would light up when someone told a funny joke. I remeber how you loved singing and listening to gospel music. You were our light and our world has been darker since you have been gone. I love you mom and look forward to seeing you again. Your loving daughter....
Robin
William Owens
August 13, 2021
Cousin Eleanor will always be in my heart!
Melissa Frazier
August 13, 2021
Remembering Mother Helms. May family and friends be comforted by precious memories and love always!
Davan Mani
September 1, 2010
I came across this site when looking for another Eleanor Helms but I was touched by the legacy that this lady left behind and how friends and family feel about her. May your blessing continue as you reach eternity.
David Helms
August 29, 2010
TO MY M-O-T-H-E-R
M is the Miracle of Being,who you were.
O is for its Origin in love.
T is for the Tenderness you gave to all.
H is for a Home you built no wind can move.
E is for the Ecstasy of living life.
R is for the Responsible way of giving your heart and soul.
THANK YOU MOTHER FOR THE GIFT OF LIFE, ALLOWING ME TO SEE THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD
AND THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME- BE-ME.
I LOVE YOU
Thessa Lewis
August 29, 2010
To Michael David Helms and the rest of the Helms family, we never had the opportunity to meet your Mother. However, the Apple did not fall far from her. May GOD bless you and the others in this recent loss of your dear Mother.
Honoring the MEMORY of both your parents with love and kindness among the rest of the family is a great testament of strenght and beliefs
Peter and Thessa - Georgia
Lori Harris
August 24, 2010
To Sylvia and the rest of the Helms family -- I never had the pleasure of meeting Mother Helms but please know that there is nothing that will diminish the many ways in which your mother and grandmother touched your lives. You honor the memory of both your parents by supporting and loving one another during this time. Peace be with you all.
Hillary Helms-Brown
August 21, 2010
Aunt "El'Mae" as you were affectionately known to the, family. May you find peace and joy as you reunite with Uncle Del, Grandma,daddy and other family members and friends who have gone on before you. I send my love and prayers to the family.
Tracy Jr.
August 20, 2010
Grandma I will miss you very very much . I love you and you will always be in my heart. Thanks for all the love you showed me through out my life. Rest in peace Grandma.
Robin
August 20, 2010
Mom I love you and and will miss you . I will miss seeing you and hearing your voice. I will miss your laugh your touch. I know God loved you best and called you home. Rest now my dear sweet mom, until we meet again .
Brenda Helms Claytor
August 20, 2010
Sorry to hear of Aunt Eleanor's passing, but now she is not suffering anymore. God has picked another flower for his garden. Now she is together again with Uncle Del.
Keeping the family in our prayers.
Angie
August 19, 2010
Grandma I will miss your laugh and your "I love you's" you made sure that I felt that when we talked and I visit you. You are in a much better place now and you will forever live in my heart and all of the things that you taught me. I will certainly see you on the other side.
David Helms (Your Son)
August 19, 2010
Ma: I will think of you each and every day and wish you were still here with us. However, the Almighty Father had a plan for you and called you home,easing you from pain and suffering. Now you are reunited with Daddy. REST IN PEACE MA: until we meet again. I SINCERELY LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.
August 19, 2010
Ma, I keep wanting to call you and talk to you as I did each night and in the morning. I miss you Ma so much. Now, I know why you were looking toward heaven and talking that last day, you were planning your journey that you were getting ready to take. I had made plans for us for the weeks coming this month. God's plan was greater, rest in HIs bosom until we are all together again. I love you Ma. "Dot" (Clear Spring, MD)
William Owens
August 19, 2010
I was very sorry to hear of Cousin Eleanor's passing. I know she will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. My prayers go out to the entire family.
Karen Douglas
August 19, 2010
Helms Family,
May the love of family and friends get you through this difficult time. With deepest sympathy.
Melissa Frazier
August 19, 2010
To The Helms Family,
Mother Helms was truly a wonderful and inspirational presence in my life. I will cherish memories of her always.
Lifelong friend of the family,
Melissa Frazier
Sylvia Helms
August 19, 2010
Mom, I know understand why there is no love deeper than a Mother's love. I love you so much Mom and my heart is heavy. You will always be with me until I join you in eternity. Your daughter Sylvia
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