Doris Ellen Yarbrough Helms, 84, of Waxhaw, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 28, 2021. Born on February 21, 1937, she was the fourteenth child of the late Jefferson Martin Yarborough and Fannie Emaline Haywood Yarborough, of Union County. A 1955 graduate of Union High School, Doris married the love of her life, Johnny Helms, on Christmas Eve 1958. She enjoyed working for the Hajoca Corporation for over 30 years. A faithful member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, she spent over thirty years teaching Sunday School in the Children’s Department and singing in the choir. She enjoyed serving on various committees and helping out in the kitchen. She was a true caregiver and found great joy in helping others. Doris is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Johnny; son, Kevin (Rana) Helms; daughter, Julie (Scott) Lanford; grandchildren, Laura and Daniel Helms; sister, Ruby Lockamy and many beloved in-laws, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 2nd at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 211 Marvin Road, Indian Land, SC 29707. To honor Doris' life, in lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church or Hospice of Union County, 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110. McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is serving the Helms family.
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