Lenoria Erwin Helton, age 78 of Cornelia, Georgia took her Heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 03, 2024.
Born in Duncan, South Carolina on August 09, 1946, she was the daughter of the late James Claude & Dorothy Crowe Erwin. Lenoria graduated from South Habersham High School, Class of 1964. She was a homemaker and attended White Creek Baptist Church. In her spare time, Lenoria enjoyed farming, good Southern Gospel music, gaming, and keeping up with family and friends on Facebook. Most of all, she was a devoted wife, loving mom, and doting grandmother/great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Lee Helton; granddaughters, Tristin Helton & Heather Turner; great-granddaughter, Allyson Ferguson; and brother, Steve Erwin.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Earl B. Helton; daughter & son-in-law, Lisa & Stevie Turner; son & daughter-in-law, Brian & Amanda Helton; daughter-in-law, Lisa Helton all of Cornelia, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Danny & Glenda Erwin of Cleveland, GA; sister-in-law, Charlene Erwin of Mount Airy, GA; grandchildren, Crystal & Justin Ferguson, Hayden Peppers-Helton, Amber & Justin Roberts of Demorest, Ryan Oxner of Cleveland, Ashley Sosebee, Anthony Masters, and Daniel Monroe all of Cornelia, Georgia; great-grandchildren, Jacob Ferguson, Audrey Oxner, Laney Oxner and Briar Roberts; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, & friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 07, 2024 at White Creek Baptist Church with Rev. W.A. Jenkins & Rev. Lewis Fortner officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Holman officiating at the graveside.
Mrs. Helton will lie in state at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour on Saturday.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until 4 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 06, 2024.
Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to White Creek Baptist Church, 1470 Webster Lake Road, Cleveland, GA. 30528 or to Gideons International, c/o Habersham North Camp, P.O. Box 1855, Clarkesville, GA. 30523
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
