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    Joyce Helms

    September 16, 1932 - February 17, 2021

    Joyce Jolly Helms, 88, of Huntersville, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 with her daughter by her side. She was born on September 16, 1932, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to the late James Martin and Lynda Catherine Jolly. She was a Navy wife and homemaker who devoted her whole life to the well being of her family. Her favorite pastimes were reading and genealogy. She researched her family history the old fashioned way, with a typewriter and hand written correspondence, all the way back to Northern Ireland in the 1600s. She self published a booklet containing her research and lots of family stories about growing up in Mecklenburg County during the WWII and Depression Era. In addition to her parents, Joyce is predeceased by her husband, Richard Helms; and her 5 brothers and 1 sister. Joyce is survived by her daughter, April Price (Don); sons, Jeff Helms (Anna) and Marty Helms (Theresa); grandchildren, Eric, Evan, Adam, Kaitlynn, Matt, and Melissa; great grandchildren, Nova, Arbor, Rex, Jameson, Thomas; and sister, Evelyn Washam. The memorial service will be held on Friday, May 14, 11:00 AM, at James Funeral Home, in Huntersville. James Funeral Home, of Huntersville, is serving the family.

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    Joyce Jolly Helms, 88, of Huntersville, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 with her daughter by her side. She was born on September 16, 1932, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to the late James Martin and Lynda Catherine Jolly.... View Obituary & Service Information

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