Obituary

Essie Belle Helm

Age 102, a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 in Lincoln, Arkansas. She was born March 15, 1920 in St. Vrain, New Mexico, the daughter of Ben and Mary (Nix) Miller. Essie was the last surviving of 11 children.

She was preceded in death by husband Bill Boyce Helm Jr., two brothers B.F. Miller and Hoss Miller, eight sisters Nete Onstott, Sis Turner, Clara Rector, Hazel Walker, Evelyn Simpson, Opal Parker, B-Etta Campbell, and Maxine Smith, daughter-in-law Shirley Helm, son-in-law Richard Layman and one granddaughter Rebecca Layman Vancuren.

Survivors include her six children Lina Helm and Elaine of Colorado, Wylene Layman and Dan Hudspeth of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Neil Helm and Jean of Lincoln, Arkansas, Bill Helm and Dianna of Nowata, Oklahoma, Mary Anne Cantrell and Lonnie of Lincoln, Arkansas, and Nancy Wall and John of Farmington, Arkansas; twenty grandchildren Leigh Anne Helm, Shelley Guglielmetti, Alisha Hammersly, Josh Ryan, Kendall Layman, Jan Sievert, Paula Mutzig, Jason Helm, Charles Helm, Mike Helm, Kevin Helm, Whitney Cline, Lonna Gae Gault, LaDonna Dobbs, Lindsay Horton, Greg Wall, Chris Wall, Jennifer Wall and Cy Wall; fifty-four great grandchildren and twenty-eight great great grandchildren.

Essie loved to tell others about Jesus and Admonished her grandchildren to read the Bible. She enjoyed making beautiful quilts and blessed her family and many friends with the gift of a quilt. Essie leaves a wonderful legacy in these intricate creations that will be cherished for many years to come.

The family will receive friends Sunday, July 17, 2022, 2:00-4:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Monday, July 18th, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Lincoln, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Lincoln Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held.
Funeral Service

10:00 am
First Baptist Church in Lincoln, Arkansas. There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation

2:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Lincoln Cemetery
North, Row 30, Space 156
General

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Jul 15, 2022

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Tributes

I am very sorry to hear about the passing or Ms Helm. She was a very nice and gentle lady. I am sure she will be missed by many family and friends.
Greg Reed - Friend
Maryanne and family I am sorry to hear about your Mom. I want you to know she was the sweetest person I have ever known and I mean that with all my heart. I wish I would have visited her more so she could show me her beautiful quilts. You all are blessed with the peace of knowing she is home. I know it’s hard to loose a mom. I am in Marshall Arkansas house sitting but if I can I will see you tomorrow. I love you my dear friend and I am praying for you and your family.
BARBARA MATTHEWS - Friend
What a legacy Essie leaves! One of the most thoughtful ladies I have ever met. She made the sweetest baby quilt for my Jenna. I will always remember her.
Kara (Reed) Maberry - Aquaintenance
Mrs. Helm was the mother of my good friend Nancy. She was always very nice and friendly when we were growing up. She also stayed with my mother when she was Ill. Her kindness was so much appreciated.
Susan Box - Friend
Funeral Service

10:00 am
First Baptist Church in Lincoln, Arkansas. There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation

2:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Lincoln Cemetery
North, Row 30, Space 156
General

Mar 15, 1920

Jul 15, 2022

102