Surrounded by her family, Clara Parker Helms, 90, of Monroe, NC, went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2022.
She was born in Union County on May 16, 1932, to
Henry Clarence Parker (1902–1954)
Geneva Eugenia Moore Parker (1906–2004)
Marriage: 29 Mar 1928 • Union NC
She was a life-long resident of North Carolina.
Clara was a member of New Life Baptist Church. She loved old timey gospel music and sang alongside her husband for many years. One of her favorite activities was camping and singing around a campfire.
She was retired from the textile industry but continued to be active in her church
until her later years. Sunday school children loved Ms. Clara and would greet her with smiles and hugs when she came into the room. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister & friend.
Clara P. Helms was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years,
Mr. Edward Glenn Helms
Infant Daughter (1952-1952)
Brother:
James Donald Parker (1930–1989)
Sister:
Martha Parker Kiker (1929–2021)
She is survived by her daughters:
Elaine Helms (Larry Broome) of Wingate
Kay Walters (Greg) of Indian Trail
Grandchildren:
Lisa Helms Friend (Jonathan)
Amy Thomas Griffin (David)
Michael Ray Helms
Great-grandchildren:
Kayla Griffin, D.J. Griffin (Amber) and Jacob Griffin
Siblings:
Betty Helms (Joe)
Doris Gordon (Neil)
Henry Parker (Phyllis)
Sara Helen Howard (Gary)
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Heritage Funeral Home Indian Trail.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at
Lakeland Memorial Park in Monroe.
Officiating the funeral service will be Pastor Hank Parker Jr.
The committal service will be officiated by Rev. Billy Clevenger.
She was born in Union County on May 16, 1932, to
Henry Clarence Parker (1902–1954)
Geneva Eugenia Moore Parker (1906–2004)
Marriage: 29 Mar 1928 • Union NC
She was a life-long resident of North Carolina.
Clara was a member of New Life Baptist Church. She loved old timey gospel music and sang alongside her husband for many years. One of her favorite activities was camping and singing around a campfire.
She was retired from the textile industry but continued to be active in her church
until her later years. Sunday school children loved Ms. Clara and would greet her with smiles and hugs when she came into the room. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister & friend.
Clara P. Helms was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years,
Mr. Edward Glenn Helms
Infant Daughter (1952-1952)
Brother:
James Donald Parker (1930–1989)
Sister:
Martha Parker Kiker (1929–2021)
She is survived by her daughters:
Elaine Helms (Larry Broome) of Wingate
Kay Walters (Greg) of Indian Trail
Grandchildren:
Lisa Helms Friend (Jonathan)
Amy Thomas Griffin (David)
Michael Ray Helms
Great-grandchildren:
Kayla Griffin, D.J. Griffin (Amber) and Jacob Griffin
Siblings:
Betty Helms (Joe)
Doris Gordon (Neil)
Henry Parker (Phyllis)
Sara Helen Howard (Gary)
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Heritage Funeral Home Indian Trail.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at
Lakeland Memorial Park in Monroe.
Officiating the funeral service will be Pastor Hank Parker Jr.
The committal service will be officiated by Rev. Billy Clevenger.
Surrounded by her family, Clara Parker Helms, 90, of Monroe, NC, went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2022.
She was born in Union County on May 16, 1932, to
Henry Clarence Parker (1902–1954)
Geneva Eugenia Moore Parker (1906–2004)
Marriage: 29 Mar 1928 • Union NC
She was a life-long resident of North Carolina.
Clara was a member of New Life Baptist Church. She loved old timey gospel music and sang alongside her husband for many years. One of her favorite activities was camping and singing around a campfire.
She was retired from the textile industry but continued to be active in her church
until her later years. Sunday school children loved Ms. Clara and would greet her with smiles and hugs when she came into the room. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister & friend.
Clara P. Helms was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years,
Mr. Edward Glenn Helms
Infant Daughter (1952-1952)
Brother:
James Donald Parker (1930–1989)
Sister:
Martha Parker Kiker (1929–2021)
She is survived by her daughters:
Elaine Helms (Larry Broome) of Wingate
Kay Walters (Greg) of Indian Trail
Grandchildren:
Lisa Helms Friend (Jonathan)
Amy Thomas Griffin (David)
Michael Ray Helms
Great-grandchildren:
Kayla Griffin, D.J. Griffin (Amber) and Jacob Griffin
Siblings:
Betty Helms (Joe)
Doris Gordon (Neil)
Henry Parker (Phyllis)
Sara Helen Howard (Gary)
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Heritage Funeral Home Indian Trail.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at
Lakeland Memorial Park in Monroe.
Officiating the funeral service will be Pastor Hank Parker Jr.
The committal service will be officiated by Rev. Billy Clevenger.
She was born in Union County on May 16, 1932, to
Henry Clarence Parker (1902–1954)
Geneva Eugenia Moore Parker (1906–2004)
Marriage: 29 Mar 1928 • Union NC
She was a life-long resident of North Carolina.
Clara was a member of New Life Baptist Church. She loved old timey gospel music and sang alongside her husband for many years. One of her favorite activities was camping and singing around a campfire.
She was retired from the textile industry but continued to be active in her church
until her later years. Sunday school children loved Ms. Clara and would greet her with smiles and hugs when she came into the room. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister & friend.
Clara P. Helms was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years,
Mr. Edward Glenn Helms
Infant Daughter (1952-1952)
Brother:
James Donald Parker (1930–1989)
Sister:
Martha Parker Kiker (1929–2021)
She is survived by her daughters:
Elaine Helms (Larry Broome) of Wingate
Kay Walters (Greg) of Indian Trail
Grandchildren:
Lisa Helms Friend (Jonathan)
Amy Thomas Griffin (David)
Michael Ray Helms
Great-grandchildren:
Kayla Griffin, D.J. Griffin (Amber) and Jacob Griffin
Siblings:
Betty Helms (Joe)
Doris Gordon (Neil)
Henry Parker (Phyllis)
Sara Helen Howard (Gary)
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Heritage Funeral Home Indian Trail.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at
Lakeland Memorial Park in Monroe.
Officiating the funeral service will be Pastor Hank Parker Jr.
The committal service will be officiated by Rev. Billy Clevenger.
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