Helen Jernigan Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Helen Jernigan of Mesa, Arizona, born in Benton City, Missouri, who passed away on July 20, 2024, at the age of 100, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Jernigan to pay them a last tribute.

Though Helen has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Pearl Ballew and Nora Ballew; her husband Charles A. Jernigan; and her brother Robert Ballew. She is survived by:, Becky Beck (Al), Jennifer Jernigan, Janet Jernigan and Helen Bleach (Michael).

In lieu of flowers, Helen asked for donations to go to either Samaritan's Purse (samariatanspurse.org or Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607) or Hospice of the Valley. Mail Hospice donations to 220 E. Woodside Court, Gilbert AZ 85297.