Helen was born in Bryson City, NC, the daughter of the late Marshall Locke and Elizabeth Sutton. Helen worked in the textile industries for many years. She enjoyed reading, watching game shows and soap operas. Helen loved going to auctions and flea markets with her husband. She was preceded in death by her two sons; Robin Lee and Ricky Wayne Rich.
Surviving are her devoted husband of 31 years, Robert Rich; four daughters, Cynthia Wolf (Bruno), Donna Dennis (Randy), Bonnie Caudle and Brenda Perry; two sons; Timothy Rich and Robert Rich, Jr.; three sisters, Bonnie Osborne, Marie Barnes and Ruth Maynard; 21 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
A Celebration of Helen's life will be held Friday, July 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. in the Sechrest-Davis Chapel by Pastor Bruno Wolf. Burial will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service from 1pm until the service.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sechrestdavisphillipsavenue.com for the Rich family.