Willie Helton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Willie Helton in Tupelo, Mississippi, who passed away on January 20, 2026 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Boyce Lee and Ovie Mae Pannell (James); and her brothers, Marvin Pannell, Daniel Pannell, Norman Pannell and Gene Pannell.
She is survived by: her children, Janice Prather (Roy) of Alpine and Jimmy Helton of Alpine; her siblings, Linda Roberts of Tupelo, Janie Conway (Mike) of New Albany, Mitchell Pannell of Baldwyn and Rickey Pannell (Brenda) of Greenwood; her grandchildren, Misty McMarthy (Matt), Dusty Prather (Lindsey) and Jay Helton (Carole); her great grandchildren, Carson McCarthy, Bella Helton and Lydia Helton; and her caregiver Susan Smith.
