Georgia Cox Helms

1917 - 2016

Georgia Cox Helms obituary, 1917-2016, MONROE, NC

BORN

1917

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe

204 South Main Street

Monroe, North Carolina

Georgia Helms Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 26, 2016.

Georgia Cox Helms, age 99, of Monroe, passed away on November 25, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Max W. "Buck" Helms and her six siblings. Georgia is survived by her daughters, Phyllis Soule (Bill), Peggy Clontz and Janet Rushing (Joe); her son, Eddie Helms (Gwen); six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and her sister, Helen Starnes.
The family will receive friends from 2:00pm until 3:00pm Monday, November 28, 2016 at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe. The funeral service will begin at 3:00pm in McEwen Funeral Home's Colonial Chapel. Burial will follow in Lakeland Memorial Park.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff of Hospice of Union County for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Union County, 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110 or to Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, 1712 Carmel Church Rd, Monroe, NC 28112. To leave an online condolence please visit www.mcewenmonroechapel.com.

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November 28, 2016

Ann Dew

Mrs Georgia may be gone from this earth but she will remain in all the hearts

November 28, 2016

May a lifetime of memories bring smiles and peace knowing a Mother's love will never fade !! Sending our love and prayers.
From Cathy and Justin McGinn

November 28, 2016

MAY God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time Psalms 29:11/

November 27, 2016

Sharon Honeycutt

Sincerest Sympathy to the family. May God be with you during this difficult time. Roger & Sharon Honeycutt

November 27, 2016

Phyllis we want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ben and Kaye Ruble

November 26, 2016

Peggy our hearts go out to you during this difficult time Our prayers are with you and your family.
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November 26, 2016

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Phyllis I'm sorry to hear about you mother condolences to you and your family prayers to you and your family from Sherry Bennett and family

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