of Batesville, AR
April 28, 1923 - July 7, 2022
Inez Helm, 99, of Batesville passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022 in Batesville. She was born April 28, 1923 in Cord, Arkansas to Harvey and Lillian (Jackson) Foreman.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Jeanette Foreman, Louise Warnock, Kathryn Clifft; one brother, Arden Foreman; two brothers-in-law, Jack Warnock, Conway Clifft and one granddaughter-in-law, Keisha Helm.
She was raised in Myron and graduated high school in Violet Hill. After high school, she worked as a civilian at a military base in Memphis. After the war, she met and married the love of her life, Don Helm and they were married for 74 years. They lived in Paragould and Jonesboro for several years and moved to Batesville in 1959, where they raised their three sons. She was a teacher for 26 years and worked at Southside High School for 24 years teaching mostly business education courses. She was a very active member of the First Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher for both young people and adult women. She loved studying the Bible and prayed with two close friends each Tuesday for many years.
Survivors include her husband of 74 years, whom she married February 20, 1948, Don Helm of the home; three sons, Bruce Helm (Karen) of Little Rock, Sammy Helm (Linda) of Fayetteville, Kenny Helm (Carol) of Batesville; one sister, Sue Brown of Jonesboro; three grandchildren, Blake Helm (Susan), Amber Losee (Sloan), Jennifer Foltz (Brad) and two great-grandchildren, Luke and Adam Foltz.
Pallbearers are Blake Helm, Billy Warnock, Keith Warnock, Ricky Clifft, Leland Jackson and Larry Jackson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 11:00am at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville with Eddie Cox and Stacey Reed officiating. A committal service will follow at Violet Hill Cemetery at 2:00pm.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 610 E Main St, Batesville, AR 72501.
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37 Condolence(s)
Robert Ford
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Dear Don, Bruce, Kenny and Sammy,
I am saddened to learn of the recent passing of Inez. So many memories our families shared through the years, be it school activities, or baseball games, or community gatherings in Batesville. Such sweet times. Inez was a Godly woman and a wonderful wife and mother. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of loss and grief.
Sincerely, Robert Ford, Jr. (Ron Ford and Becky Ford Doster).
I was a long-time resident of Batesville, but now reside in Tucker, GA with my daughter and son-in-law. I will be 96 this September.
Robert Ford
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Dear Don, Bruce, Kenny and Sammy,
I am saddened to learn of the recent passing of Inez. So many memories our families shared through the years, be it school activities, or baseball games, or community gatherings in Batesville. Such sweet times. Inez was a Godly woman and a wonderful wife and mother. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of loss and grief.
Sincerely, Robert Ford, Jr. (Ron Ford and Becky Ford Doster).
I was a long-time resident of Batesville, but now reside in Tucker, GA with my daughter and son-in-law. I will be 96 this September.
Shirlene O'Daniel
Sunday, July 17, 2022
So very sorry for your loss.
Praying for you during this difficult time.
Glenn Edwards’ Family
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ðŸ™ðŸ™.
James and Ruth Ann Clark
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Don and Family,
Our sincere condolences for your loss.
We are praying for peace and comfort
for you and your loved ones during this
devastating time. May your many wonderful
memories of Inez be a blessing for you always.
Our love,
James and Ruth Ann Clark
Richard & Marilyn Diemer Earnheart
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Mr. Don & family,
We are so sorry to learn of the passing of Mrs. Inez. She was a precious lady, always polite & kind.
I know too, she was a wonderful cook as she would bring us delicious treats to the Dr.'s office during the holidays. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this sad time.
In His love.....
Sherry Gresham
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Sorry for your loss. My mom (Faye Estilee Martin) was Inez's cousin. Mom passed away last year on 08/28/2021. Mom talked about Inez often and had tried to call last year. Praying for comfort for the family during this difficult time and the days ahead.
Delpha Kever Ritter
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Don,
I'm so sorry to hear this. You are all in our thoughts and prayers! The Helm family will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Praying for you,
Delpha Kever RItter and Emma Kever
Connie Dawson Wilhoite
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Mrs. Helm was the best typing teacher with her patience and encouragement. The next year I learned office skills that helped me become a typsetter as a profession. Mrs. Helm was a gracious lady, an excellent teacher, and a good disciplinarian keeping the class orderly, and yet enjoyable. She was beloved by so many.
DEBBIE(martin) yopp
Monday, July 11, 2022
MS. Helm was a great teacher she was my trying and short hand teacher at Southside sorry for your loss
Tim Stewart
Monday, July 11, 2022
She was my typing teacher and a very nice person. We are sorry to hear of her passing. Prayers!
Sherry Phillips Englert
Monday, July 11, 2022
Oh how she loved teaching. I had her for a lot of things, typing, accounting, business office machines and shorthand.... Loved her classes. She will be missed by so very many people. Prayers going up for her family and friends! She was a blessing!
Laura Beth Hooper Johnson
Monday, July 11, 2022
One of my teachers in 4 different subjects over my 3 high school years. A very well respected lady.
Edie Allen
Monday, July 11, 2022
Sammy,
I remember you mother and father as they were faithful members of FBC. Your mother was a kind and gracious lady. I know she will be missed.
Prayers for comfort.
Jay Runyan
Monday, July 11, 2022
Kenny, so sorry for your loss !
Janice Clark
Monday, July 11, 2022
My sincerest sympathy to the family. Ms. Helms had a great sense of humor and it was a joy to have her as a teacher at Southside.
Charles F Allen
Monday, July 11, 2022
Mrs. Helm very much believed in getting a good education and that a good education can make all the difference. That’s one of the reasons she wanted to be a teacher. She loved teaching, and again that stems from her loving to be around people, loving to help people. I cherish my time teaching with Mrs. Helm
Jill Doyle Dockins
Monday, July 11, 2022
Mrs. Helm was my typing and English teacher at Southside High School many years ago. She was a always a sweet lady. I am very sorry for your loss.
Charles and Bonnie Allen Young
Monday, July 11, 2022
So sorry for your lost, Mrs Helm was a very nice lady to us. May GOD'S love make your grief bearable!
Leca Green McKenzie
Monday, July 11, 2022
So sorry for your loss, Mrs. Helm was my typing teacher in HS,
Gail Kever
Monday, July 11, 2022
Don, I am very sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady and a great teacher.
Prayers for comfort and strength.
Gail
Johnny Kent
Monday, July 11, 2022
So sorry for your loss.
Steve and Dianne Kimbrough
Monday, July 11, 2022
So very sorry for your loss, Both of us had her for a teachers.
Ted Leggett
Sunday, July 10, 2022
Kenny, Sammy
Sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Ted
Janet (Brown) Davis
Sunday, July 10, 2022
I was also one of Mrs. Helm’s students at Southside High School. She was one of my favorite teachers and I enjoyed all her classes. She was a big influence on my decision to become a Secondary Business Education teacher. ðŸ™ðŸ™â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Pat Headstream Jernigan
Sunday, July 10, 2022
Mrs. Helm was a great teacher. I had Mrs. Helm in typing and bookkeeping at Southside School. So sorry for your loss.
Anita wyatt
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Don, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jerry and Connie Townsley
Saturday, July 9, 2022
To Don and all the family, we are so sorry for your loss. Inez was always a kind and classy lady. Her memory will be cherished
Karen Clark Collins
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Mrs. Helm was one of my teachers also. She was a very sweet lady.
Carol Morgan Wilson
Saturday, July 9, 2022
I’m so sorry for your loss. Mrs Helm was a lady in every since of the word.
I was one of her many students at Southside. Carol Morgan Wilson
Betty Burge Cockrill
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Mr. Helm and family, I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Helm. My thoughts and prayers are with each of your families.
Dorothy Barnes
Friday, July 8, 2022
Mrs Helm was a very special teacher. She taught all of us to do our best even the ones who were not ever going to be a typist. Thank you for sharing her with us at Southside School . Dorothy McBride Barnes
Cindy Nelson
Friday, July 8, 2022
I taught at Southside with Mrs. Helm for many years. I am so sorry for your loss.
Judy Branscum
Friday, July 8, 2022
Mrs. Helm was my business teacher at Southside many, many years ago. She was a great woman with lots of class. A very good person for a young person to set their goals to try to achieve her standards for the young people she inspired.
Harold Wren
Friday, July 8, 2022
Kenny, so sorry to hear of your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Harold and Brenda Wren
Melodi Young O’Neal
Friday, July 8, 2022
Kenny , I’m so very sorry to hear of your mother passing away she was a very nice lady sincerely , Melodi Young O’Neal
Alma Ward
Friday, July 8, 2022
Dear Don. And family,
I was so sorry to read of your wife passing.,I know she’s been sick a long time, and you took very good care of her.
I hope your well , and all your family. It’s hard breaking to give up our wife or husband
As I know, but she’s at peace , and whole again.
May God comfort you in the days ahead .and the rest of your family.
I miss seeing everyone
Alma Ward