Sadie Helms

Mrs. Sadie Isabell Helms, 92, of Concord, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012 at Transitional Healthcare. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Hartsell Funeral Home Concord from 12-2pm. The funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2pm, with Rev. Roger Byrd officiating. Burial will follow at Howell Baptist Church Cemetery. Isabell was born on June 24, 1920 in Cabarrus County, to the late John Francis and Annie Stancil Vanderburg. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, of 70 years, G.C. Helms in 2010 and by her 5 brothers Doc, Melvin, Ray, Nathan and Hayden Vanderburg. She is survived by: sons, Phil Helms, his wife Karen and their daughter Ashleigh, Alan Helms, his wife Frances and their children Scott, his wife Jodi and their children Grant and Holly; and, Keith, his wife Karen and their children Sawyer and Claire. She is also survived by brother, Jack Vanderburg, his wife Sue; and sister, Mary Frances Hasty. Isabell, lovingly known to her family as “Ma-Maw” was a wonderful and devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Her greatest joy in life was caring for her family. She never forgot a birthday. As long as her health allowed, Isabell tended her yard and garden and baked many kinds of cakes for her family and friends. Her influence has been engraved on all our hearts and she will be forever loved and remembered. Memorials may be made to Howell Baptist Church, 3800 Baptist Lane Concord, NC 28025. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Helms family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com.