She was born in Monroe on September 27, 1921 to Luther Clyde (LC) and Eunice (Mama) Lathan. Helen was a bookkeeper for many years with John Thomasson Construction. She held the treasury position for the HOA at the Creekside Community. Helen was most proud of her accomplishments as a mother and grandmother. Her beautiful daughter Dayle was born with Down Syndrome and she fought for her daughter to become the educated and independent woman that she was. Helen was a strong, proud woman that loved so many and was well loved in return.
In addition to her parents, Helen is predeceased by her daughter, Dayle Shipp; son, Robert Lathan Shipp; brother, Leonard Clyde (LC) Lathan; sisters, Wilma Cloe Phillips and Carol L McManus; nephew Rodney McManus, niece Donna Phillips and her loving companion of 33 years Herman Canipe Sr. She is survived by her beloved grandson, Robert Lathan Shipp II (Jennifer), her beloved great granddaughter, Sarah Alexandria Shipp; sister, Joyce Woodhouse and several nephews and nieces that were precious to her heart.
The funeral service will be on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, at 5300 Nesbit Road, Waxhaw NC 28112 followed by interment at Lakeland Memorial Park 1901 Lancaster Ave, Monroe NC 28112.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be sent to North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance, P.O. Box 99562, Raleigh NC 27624.
The family would like to thank everyone for the heartfelt prayers and numerous messages over this difficult time. McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to be serving the Faires family.
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