Virginia Lee Helms Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Virginia Lee Helms of Doniphan, Missouri, who passed away on February 5, 2021 at the age of 79. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Virginia Lee Helms to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Coy Emiline Doyle Chaplin and Jesse Chaplin; her siblings, Hamer Chaplin, Helen Robinson and Wanda Smith; and her husband Vernon Ray 'Ted Helms.
She is survived by: her stepchildren, Robert Ray Helms (Brenda), Brenda Lee Helms (Don Walls), Larry Gene Helms (Tanya), Terry Lynn Helms (Hayley) and David Wayne Helms (Kim); her friend Dick Hayes of Doniphan, MO; and her siblings, Bernice Klinefelter of Griggsville, IL, Karen Fowler of Pittsfield, IL, Grace Coppess of Tipton, IA, Billy Joe Chaplin of Hannibal, MO, Lyndel Chaplin of Quincy, IL, Jesse Chaplin of Quincy, IL and Dan Chaplin of St. Charles, MO.. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
To follow the directives of Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, masks covering the mouth and nose are required for all persons in Arkansas for all indoor and outdoor settings, with exposure to non-household members where social distancing cannot be assured. Those attending will also be asked to sign a contact registry and maintain a social distance.
