Roberta Faye Helton Obituary
The family announces the passing of Roberta Faye Helton of Gray, Kentucky on November 8, 2026. Roberta, born on September 14, 1938, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roberta Faye Helton to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Smith and Orpha Cleo West Smith; her husband Dallas Reed Helton; her son Donnie Helton; her granddaughter Rebekah Helton; her great grandchild Brittany Helton; and her brother Jimmy Wayne Smith.
She is survived by: her children, Donna Helton (David) and Bruce Helton (Pamela); her brothers, Ewell Smith (Diana) and Ulys Smith (Lisa); and her cousin Mack Duke Bowers. She is also survived by three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home (607 Master St, Corbin, KY 40701). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 at the Sexton Cemetery Road Sexton Cemetery.
