Helen Williams Simpkins
June 30, 1934 ~ October 13, 2013
Helen Gray Williams Simpkins, age 79, of Rocky Mount, NC passed away on October 13, 2013 at home. Helen was born in Wilson County on June 30, 1934 to the late William Henry Williams and Jessie Garrett Williams. She was married to the late William Howard Simpkins. She is survived by her sisters, Margaret Williams Gay and Doris Williams Jones, both of Rocky Mount; three nephews, William Henry Jones II and wife Kathryn Strange Jones of Rocky Mount, George Thomas Jones and wife Jill Bruner Jones of Rocky Mount, Richard Allen Gay and wife Rhonda Sutherland Gay of Maryville, Tennessee; four great nieces, Kathryn Benton Jones, Mary Whitaker Jones, Kennedy Redding Jones, Macy Mackenzie Jones, all of Rocky Mount; and three stepdaughters.
Helen loved people and enjoyed the friendship of many people. She loved her family and friends wholeheartedly and had a laugh that was contagious to all who knew her. When Helen laughed, everyone laughed with her. As commanded in Deuteronomy 6:5, Helen loved the Lord her God with all her heart and with all her soul and all her might. After being paralyzed by another stroke in October 2011, she was strong and courageous on the two-year journey which followed. Helen continued to live life with joy. She faced death fearlessly and with great peace resting in the grace of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Helen was a member of Englewood Baptist Church where she was active in the church and her Sunday School Class.
A celebration of Helens life will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Dr. Michael Cloer officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service Wednesday from 12:30pm to 1:45pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home.
The family wishes to express deep appreciation to Helens caregivers and to the nurses and staff of Community Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospice.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Helen – what a wonderful lady. On October 3rd, I learned that your time with us was growing short. It was hard for me to understand why such a person would have to leave us who has so much to offer. Your love and kindness throughout the years helped me especially when I was going through the rough times with my sister (Nancy). I specifically remembered our telephone conversation the day we lost Nancy. Your sisters, Doris and Margaret and you were like a rock (support) during that time. Please understand, you will always have a very special place in my heart. I will always remember your laughter and love that you exhibited. I am thankful that Margaret called me and afforded me the time to see you. I was reassured through your comments that day that you were ready to be with our Lord. It is no doubt in my mind that you are with him. It saddens me to know that you will no longer be with Doris and Margaret, because when I saw one of you, I saw all of you. You have two loving sisters. May you rest in peace. God be with you.
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Helen was married to my father, and was such a special person, wife and step mother to myself and two sisters. Her love of life, her laughter and warmth of family will always be remembered. I will not be able to attend Helen’s service, however my love and prayers are with all of her family. Flo Simpkins Davis
My Mom, Geraldine Horn and I went to Aenon Baptist(next door to Helen’s home) for many years and were friends with the family. While it has been ages since I last saw her, I can still recall that beautiful smile and how pleasant the whole family was. She was a sweet and kind lady. I was blessed to have known her. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family. In Christ’s love, David Horn
Ms. Helen, I will miss you deeply. Thank you for being a part of our BTAR family. We will never forget your beautiful smile or the deep love and devotion that you and your sisters have for each other. My deepest sympathies to your family. But we know that you are having a wonderful time with your Lord. Love you Ms. Helen. Tammie Whitehead PTA at BTAR
I am sorry for your loss, please accept my heartfelt sympathy. While you are preparing to lay your loved one to rest, to sleep for a little while in death(John 1111), I hope you will find comfort in knowing that soon Jesus’ promise of the resurrection will be fulfilled; when he will awaken those who are sleeping in death, restoring them back to life, to live eternally on the Paradise earth.-John 528,28; Luke 2343. Until that blessed promise is fulfilled; may Jehovah God soothe your grieving hearts now and grant you peace and comfort.during this time of sorrow.-Matthew54.