Joyce Helms Turk Obituary

The world bids farewell to Joyce Helms Turk of Cullowhee, North Carolina, departing on June 27, 2025 at the age of 91. Joyce Helms leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joyce Helms Turk to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Helms and Eva Helms; her brother Billy Helms; her granddaughter Faith Ann Turk; and her husband Lindsey R. Turk.

She is survived by: her sons, Roger Turk (Sheri), Tommy Turk (Micki) and Steven Turk (Sheri); her brother Johnny Helms (Lenora); and her great grandchildren, Jim and Rena Rowell.

In lieu of flowers the family would invite donations to be made in Joyce’s honor to:

 The Wesley Foundation of WCU – PO Box 103 Cullowhee, NC 28723

 Cullowhee Kids Preschool – PO Box 1267 Cullowhee, NC 28723

 Western Carolina University Facilities Management Employee Scholarship –

WCU Advancement Department, One Central Drive Cullowhee, NC 28723