Frances Bernice Helms Thompson's Obituary
Frances Bernice Helms Thompson, 85, of Albemarle died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Her funeral service will be at 11 AM on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Union Grove Baptist Church with Rev Jeremy Blake officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 AM at the church prior to the hour of service.
Born September 20, 1937 in Stanly County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Zeb Caldwell Helms and Mary Lois Kiser Helms. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church where she was a choir member for many years and was a very active member. Mrs. Thompson worked for many years for Finance Companies and retired with Commercial Credit. She loved to garden and was a very giving person.
Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband Keith Thompson. Survivors include son Ronald Thompson (Lisa) of Albemarle, brothers Clifford Helms (Gail) of Norwood and Bruce Helms of Stanfield, sisters Bonnie Helms of Midland, and Brenda Kinley (Gary) of Stanfield, grandchildren Taylor Thompson (Sarah) and Matt Thompson (Kristin), and great grandchildren Judah, Caroline, and Norah. She was preceded in death by brothers Robert Helms, Carl Helms, and Buck Helms and sisters Sue Helms and Doris Morton.
The family wishes to express their thanks to Hospice of Stanly County for their love and compassionate care of Mrs. Thompson. A special thanks to her caretakers Penny Hatley, Debbie Thomas and Susie Bowers.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Stanly County at www.hospiceofstanly.org.
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