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Edith L. Helms

  • February 23, 1929 - July 19, 2011
  • Suffolk, Virginia
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“Tim and I are both saddened by the news of Edith's passing, but rejoice in her faith and service to our Saviour Jesus. Please know our sypathies are...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Betty Giles - Virginia Beach, VA

“JoJo & Family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. We will keep you all in our thoughts & prayers. May God give you strength & peace in the...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Tom & Tracie Simonin - Troy, VA

“My prayers for comfort are lifted up for you. I will never forget her gentleness, her laugh and that out of left field sense of humor. Until we meet...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Christine Wentzel - Norfolk, VA

“Blane & Byod sorry to hear about the loss of your mother our prayers are with you. ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Johnnie & Cheryl Walters - VA

“I have so many memories of Edith. The one that stands out in my mind at this moment was Edith's delicious desserts that she had ready for us when we...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Libby Hurley - NC

“Kevin and I are members of Resurrection and wanted to send our condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you. In Christ The Trainum's ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Kevin and Theresa Trainum - VA

“Brian and Shelly, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Know, I will keep your family in prayer and that we are all thinking of you. ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Bonnie Dinges - Suffolk, VA

“Brian and Shelley, So saddened by the loss of your sweet little mama. May wonderful memories be of comfort during this difficult time. Our love...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Russ and Becky Weaver - VA

“Aunt Edith was an amazing woman. Her faith was an inspiration to us, as was her love and devotion to her family. We love you and will keep you in our...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Max and Pam Meihak - Casper, WY

“Am so sorry to hear of Edith's passing. We worked together at Maryview on the second floor for several years. She was a kind lady with boundless...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Kitty (Hoofnagle) Felton - VA

“Dear Ericka and family: I am so sad to hear about the passing of your mom. May your good memories comfort you all. Love, Kelly Evans & family ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Kelly Evans - Chesapeake, VA


Edith L. "Mema" Helms, 82, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Born in Lunds Valley, North Dakota to the late Erick and Johanna Petersen, she was the widow of Homer S. Helms. She is survived by five children, Blane and wife Sheryl, Boyd and wife Jenny, Johanna McDonough and husband Mike, Brian and wife Shelley, and Ericka Anderson and husband Tim; eleven grandchildren; one great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 21, 2011, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Snellings Funeral Home, 1144 George Washington Highway, N., Chesapeake, VA. A funeral service will be held Friday, July 22, 2011, at 11 a.m. by Pastor Eric Roecker, at the same location, with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Edith Helms to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com.