Mildred Lena Deese

Mildred Lena Helms Deese, 100 of Newton, passed away Thursday September 30, 2021 at Abernethy Laurels in Newton. Mildred was born January 2, 1921 in Lincoln County to the late William and Connie Schrum Helms.

Mildred was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, she retired from the furniture industry as a sewer and was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church in Catawba.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul David Deese, Sr., brothers, Blair Helms, James Helms and Paul Helms; sisters, Helen Jones, Ginny Burris and Orpha Self.

Those left to cherish her memory are: son, Paul David Deese, Jr and wife Rebecca Lay Deese; granddaughter, Paula Deese Pinchera and husband David; great-grandsons Kamron Sigmon and Chase Pinchera; sister, Margie Helms Hughes of Sacramento, California.

The funeral service will be Monday, October 4, 2021 at 2:00pm at Pisgah United Methodist Church in Catawba with the Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The receiving will be from 1:00 – 1:45 pm at the church prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Pisgah United Methodist Church, 4950 Little Mt. Rd, Catawba, NC, 28609.

Condolences may be sent to the Deese family to www.drumfh-conover.com.

Drum Funeral Home Conover is assisting the family.