Emma Lou Ballard Helms Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 23, 2025, at the age of 98, Emma Lou Ballard Helms of Stanley, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Bartley Ballard and Blanche McNeil Witherspoon Ballard; her husband Robert C. Helms Sr.; and her siblings, Selwyn B. Perkins, Guy Ballard and Johnny Ballard.
She is survived by: her sons, Robert C. Helms Jr. of Stanley and Sherman Helms of Stanley; her grandchildren, Eric Helms (Mandy) of Mt. Holly, Clint Helms (Amy) of Gastonia and April Helms (Joshua Farrar); her great grandchildren, Chandler, Tyler, Dylan, Alex, Makinsey and Avangalene; her great great grandchildren, Mavrick and Daxson; and her brother Tommy Ballard of Iron Station.
Memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 5194 Old Plank Road, Iron Station, NC 28080.
