Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameJirl HELMS [24921], [25231], [25237]
BirthMay 1, 1918 [25237]
DeathAug 5, 1991 [25237]
BurialUnited Baptist Church, 2638 Messer Rd, Valdese, Burke County, North Carolina [25237]
FlagsUS Army, World War II
Spouses
BirthAug 8, 1924, Caswell County, North Carolina [25231]
DeathJul 21, 2014, Valdese, Burke County, North Carolina [25231]
BurialUnited Baptist Church, 2638 Messer Rd, Valdese, Burke County, North Carolina [25231]
FatherLevi Edmond HERNDON (1893-1971)
MotherSallie Bett DAMERON (1893-1974)
Obituary Online notes for Vera (Spouse 1)
Vera Herndon Helms, 89, of Valdese, NC died Monday, July 21, 2014. Born in Caswell County, NC on August 8, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Levi Edmon Herndon and Sally Bett Dameron Herndon.

Vera was a member of United Baptist Church and a retired employee of Crestline Furniture. She enjoyed traveling and was a dedicated homemaker.

In addition to her parents, Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Jirl Helms, and nine brothers and sisters.

The funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2014 at United Baptist Church with Mr. Steve Ramsey and the Rev. Don Willis officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Source Citation: Sossoman Funeral Home
Last Modified May 3, 2020Created Nov 10, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell, using Reunion for Macintosh
Created Nov 10, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell
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