Helen Owens Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Helen Owens of Wilson, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 13, 2025 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Robert Clay "R. C." Owens, Jr.; her parents, James Jenkins and Estelle Jenkins; and her siblings, Ruth Joyner, Rachel Harrell and Jimmie Jenkins.
She is survived by: her children, Cathy Andrews (Skip) of Wilson, Billy Owens (Nancy) of Wilson and Rev. Bobby Owens (Sharon) of Chocowinity; her grandchildren, Shannon Smith (Jeff), Kevin Andrews, Dana Tyndall (Matt) and Kinsey Womble (Brad); her great grandchildren, Jacob Smith (Kirbyanne), Kaden, Jaxon Tyndall, Sawyer Womble and Sophie Womble; and her sister Peggy Roberson of Rocky Mount.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Redemption Church at New Hope, 5142 NC 58 N, Wilson, NC 27896 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
