Helen Mae Sheets, age 95, of the Mercerville Community, 'Went to be with her Lord' Wednesday morning March 13, 2013 at her home. Born November 8, 1917 in Bladen, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Mora Braley Walters. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded by her husband, Leslie Howard Sheets, a daughter, Vonda McGuire, 3 grandchildren, Mike Watson, Mark Watson and an infant granddaughter, Jean Ann Watson, 2 brothers, Oakley Walters and Kenneth Walters, and by 2 sisters, Lucille Lemon Brown, and Marguerite Gothard Johnson.
Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She retired from the Gallia County Local Schools where she worked for many years as a cook. She also assisted her husband in the operation of their family farm. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church.
She is survived by, 3 daughters, Doris (Jerry) Haffelt of Gallipolis, Phyllis Jean (John) Lane of Gallipolis, and Debby (Terry) O'Dell of Crown City. 8 grandchildren, Teresa (Bill) Lee, Diane (Monte) Sheets, Brad (Crystal) Watson, Mark Lane, Chuck (Tammy) Lane, Keith (Pam) McGuire, Kevin (Jessica) McGuire, and Karen (Bill) Moore. 17 great grandchildren, 13 great great grandchildren, a sister, Nellie Waugh of Gallipolis, a special sister in law, Pauline Moore of Gallipolis. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM. Sunday March 17, 2013 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastors, Monte Sheets and Gary Warner officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 5-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Gideon's or to the Relay for Life.
An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com