BORN

1911

DIED

2013

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Charita Helton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 2, 2013.

Charita Patterson Helton, age 102 passed away Sunday morning in Orange City, Florida. Charita was born on June, 25, 1911 in Knox County, Kentucky to the late Minor and Ellen Patterson. She was united in marriage to the late Earl Helton and she was a member of the Davis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church at Davis bend since 1927. Charita is survived by three daughters Ellen Francis of Florida, Cecile Hensley of Washburn, TN, and Sue Baker of Barbourville, Ky. Charita is also survived by 9 grandchildren and several great and great great grandchildren. Besides her parents and husband she was preceded in death by three sons Elmer, Lawrence, and Lester Helton, one daughter Edna Helton, and one granddaughter that she raised as her own Edna Helton, she was also preceded in death by three brothers Charlie, John, and Bob Patterson and one sister Sudie Rains.
Funeral services for Charita Helton will be conducted at 2PM Friday July 5, 2013 at the Davis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church at Davis Bend. The family of Charita Helton will receive friends from 10AM until the funeral hour of 2PM at the Davis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church at Davis Bend

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September 18, 2013

Julie Weems

I was saddened to just learn of "Gran's" death when I called last night to check on her. I met her through her loving granddaughter Edna Mills. I enjoyed the few years that I knew her. Edna loved her beyond measure. The love between the two of them was such a strong bond. My only consolation is that now Edna and Gran are reunited.

Rest in peace Charita, rest in peace. Much love.

July 14, 2013

Sheila Strickland

You are such a strong beautiful person! I will always remember you making Brandi run under your chair! I hope you rest easy. I will see you one day!! Love and miss you!!!

July 11, 2013

Marie Wagner

I miss you so much granny, you will never be forgotten ! My mom is just like you and I am just like her!! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree :) We are just like you and Very proud of it!

July 11, 2013

Crystal Lowe

July 11, 2013

Melissa Jackson

I am so very proud to have you as a great grandmother ! You were so very strong ,your strength has shown us we can make it through anything with god! Your wisdom and strength passes on through each loved one in our hearts and souls, we love and miss you great granny. Rest in peace , Melissa F Jackson

July 7, 2013

Crystal Lowe

I can't believe you are gone granny, I miss you so much , I always ask mommy about you when I talk to her, now I will have to have to wait to talk to you in heaven! I miss you, love you very much!! Your great grand daughter Crystal Gail Lowe

July 5, 2013

Kellee Weir

Great Grandma, I was always told that out of everyone in our family, my personality was most like yours. I am so happy and proud to have known such a beautiful woman inside and out, and further to have called her my great grandmother. You definitely left your mark on many lives during your 102 years on this earth. We will never forget all of the wonderful times we spent together. Although I am sadden at your passing, I am also happy knowing you lived such a long, full life and knowing that we will see you again one day in heaven. We love you VERY much! and we miss you greatly! God bless your soul and may you rest in peace. Love, Kellee

July 4, 2013

Marie Wagner

Granny, you have lived a very long life! You will never be forgotten! Every time I hear a train go by I will think of you because you were always blowing, lol, and the times you made me laugh with stomping your foot at Brandi your dog to make him go under his chair and you would just laugh. And the old days that I never will forget is when we would walk to the old dime store with you and you would buy us mickle and ten cent pieces of candy or bob jacks so many memories of you and mom canning vegetables. Too many precious memories too every for get.You may gone from us now but we will meet again soon! Love you Granny.Richard & Marie

July 4, 2013

Johnny Weir

It was wonderful to have met such a fine lady, and to have been able to call her my Great Grandmother. This was an amazing age to accomplish of 102 years old. We all miss you greatly and are glad to have had you in our lives. The most memorable times I remember and enjoyed, were the ones with all the family in the same place to enjoy everyone's company. The times you had birthdays at the park in Barbourville, KY; were we all feed the ducks, rented paddle boats, and enjoyed celebrating your birthdays. During those birthdays, Papaw was with the your two sons Lester and Lawrence having conversations. Your daughters: Mamaw, Francis, and Sue trying to get everything together on time with a little frustration in the air, but seemed to smooth over in the end. My sister enjoyed feeding the ducks while my mom tried taming me from getting into trouble. Edna and Steven seemed to help out when needed. It was nice to have came together as a family to celebrate an amazing woman's birthday. We Love and Miss You Great Grandma Helton. ? R.I.P.?

July 3, 2013

Brenda, Bob, Kellee and Johnny

Grandma, we will MISS YOU greatly. I often thought and talked about you. One of the greatest memories for me of our time together and that I will not ever forget was the time I got to spend with you during school summer vacation. Walking to the square to the dollar stores and stopping to take a break and snacking on cheese and crackers. We had so much fun. We are blessed to have had you in our lives and we LOVE YOU dearly. Grandma, may you rest in peace and we shall see you again one day.

July 2, 2013

patsy lawson

charita was my aunt and I loved her with all my heart , she will be missed by all who knew her.

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