It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Peggy Renee Helms of Staunton, Virginia, born in Roanoke, Virginia, who passed away on April 11, 2024, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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, Griffin Poindexter and Edith Walker Poindexter; her husband Floyd G. Helms; her siblings, Bobby, Charles, Kenneth Poindexter, Andrea King and Debora Smith; and her grandson Malik Eubanks.

She is survived by : her sons, Askia Shabazz and Anthony Poindexter of Roanoke; her grandchildren, Mario Hayes, Anthony, Jr. and Ahsley; her brothers, Steve Poindexter of Roanoke and Ricky Poindexter of Lynchburg; her niece Tara Poindexter; and her sister-in-law Mary Poindexter of Roanoke. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 19th 2024 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Mount Zion A. M. E. Church (2128 Melrose Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24017). A memorial service was held on Friday, April 19th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamlar & Curtis Funeral Home