Betsy Helms Obituary
The passing of Betsy Helms of Marion, South Carolina occurred on August 25, 2026. Betsy, born on August 9, 1942, is remembered by those who knew her. 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, David F. Coward and Marion Madden Welliver; and her husband Donald Wray Helms. She is survived by: her children, Beth Helms of Conway and David Helms of Columbia; her grandson Hunter Helms of Columbia; her brothers-in-law, Terry Helms (Barri) of Fort Mill and Al Lyerly (Jennifer) of Columbia; her cousins, Anne Brown Wilkins of Cary, Melanie Wilkins Bennett (William) of Raleigh and Boodie Madden of Columbia; her caregiver Sebrina Stanley; and her friend Jean M. Timbes.
Visitation was held on Saturday, August 29th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel (606 Beaty St, Conway, SC 29526). A funeral service was held on Saturday, August 29th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be sent to the Jeni Timbes Scholarship Fund, C/O CHS Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 3073, Conway, SC 29528.
