Debra Persinger Helms Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Debra Persinger Helms in Roanoke, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Debra left this world on February 23, 2026 at the age of 71, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Emery Russell and Antoinette "Toni" Persinger. She is survived by: her husband Dennis; her daughter Angela Helms; her sisters, Lois Ann Hiles and Donna Frantz (John); her siblings-in-law, Darlene Persinger and Clayton Helms (Earlene); her brothers, Emery and Dennis Persinger; her brother-in-law Bill Hiles; and her friend South. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews & great nieces & nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Debbie to the Woodlawn Memorial Fund.