Helen Holt's Obituary
Helen Pinion Holt, 97, of Cornelius died February 6, 2020. She was born in Anson County on October 15, 1922 to the late James and Amanda Pinion. She and her husband C.E. Holt owned and operated C.E. Holt Refrigeration. She was a member of Huntersville U.M.C. and very active in the Gideons International.
Helen was a member of the Auxiliary of the Gideons International, serving faithfully in the Charlotte-North Camp. She joined in November 1980 and was active until her health made it impossible. Even when she was unable to walk, she continued to cheerfully support the distribution of God's word in 200 countries with donations and prayers and notes of encouragement. Helen served the Auxiliary in many positions, including President and Vice-President. At the state level, she served as the Training Leader for a new camp in Lincoln County, traveling there frequently for almost a year to train the new members.
Helen and her late husband opened their home many times for Gideon events and hosted meetings at their lake house to raise funds for overseas scripture distribution. She will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her twelve siblings and her husband C.E. Holt. Survivors include her sons Derrick Holt and wife Anne of Charlotte and Jeff Holt and wife Patsy of Huntersville; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 2 PM Monday, February 10 in the chapel of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1-2 PM prior and burial will follow the service at Forest Lawn West.
Memorials may be made to Gideon’s International, Hospice of Lake Norman or Samaritan’s Purse.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.
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