Helms, June Vanover

Lois “June” Helms, 94 of Christiansburg, passed away on May 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Vanover, Jr. and Stella Vanover; her husband, Paul Nathaniel Helms; daughter, Sybilla Pendleton; and siblings, Johnny Vanover, Billy Vanover, Paulene Hobbs, Francis Padgett, Erma Kitts, Ronald Vanover, Lilly Vanover, and Smiles Ciani.

June is survived by her son, Evans Helms and his wife Shirley; grandsons, Jon Hilton and wife Ashley, Joe Hilton; great-grandsons, Chase Hilton, Mason Hilton, and Sawyer Hilton; as well as her sister, Nell Catron.

She spent her younger years with jobs in retail. She attended Ellett Valley Church in the past years.

June had a lifelong love for gardening and birds. She especially enjoyed growing magnificent pink and red rose bushes. Her love of birds was well known by all her friends and family. She often displayed pictures of cardinals in her home as they were her favorite. She and her late husband, Paul, cultivated beautiful flower and vegetable gardens throughout their lives together and loved canning fruit preserves to be enjoyed by family and friends year round. Her home was always decorated beautifully for every season and the scene of baked goods ensured that anyone visiting felt welcomed and comfortable.

June often volunteered her time at local polling stations during election time.

June had a well-known sense of humor and would often sing silly songs and do a funny little dance for family during visits. She was faithful to God and enjoyed reading her Bible regularly. To our “granny” – we receive comfort in knowing you are now free, “dancing and making melody to Him” in heaven now that the body is transformed. “Psalm 149:3; Phillipians 3:20-21.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022, from 11 a.m. to noon at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will begin at noon in the Chapel, with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery.