Margaret Small Helms

Margaret Small Helms, age 86, of Monroe, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 13, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born in Lancaster County, SC on March 17, 1930, daughter of the late Edgar Jarrett and Eula Whitaker Small. She was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and spent numerous years working and contributing to the Fall Annual Church Bazaar.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Clarence R. Helms; brothers, James Small, Joe Small, and Charles Small; and her sisters, Evelyn Crump and Annie Leona Bass. She is survived by her son, Ronnie S. Helms; her daughter, Susan Helms Beaver and husband Johnny and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until 2:00pm Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe. A funeral service will begin at 2:00pm in McEwen Funeral Home’s Colonial Chapel. Burial will follow in Lakeland Memorial Park. The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region and the staff of Brookdale – Monroe Square for their love and care for Mrs. Helms. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.mcewenmonroechapel.com