Mrs. Helen Jane Nelon Nelson age 82

Mrs. Helen Jane Nelon Nelson age 82 of Lake Lure, NC went home to be with the LORD on August 12, 2012.  

She was born in Transylvania County. A graduate of Lake Lure High School in May of 1948 and from Edney Commercial College in April 1959; Helen worked for Cranston in Fletcher and later at CP Clare/ITT retiring after 40 years.

After retirement, Helen enjoyed working for Wicklow Inn and Fibber MaGees in Chimney Rock, NC as well as keeping busy in her flower and vegetable gardens.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 28 years, Albert Jerome Nelson, her parents, Jerry Clingman Nelon and Margaret Ann Brittain Nelon, one brother Dana Jerry Nelon and three nephews Terry Michael Nelon, Whitson Sherrill Nelon, Clint Carter Nelon.

Left to cherish her memories are her step daughter Helene Nelson Falzarano and husband Lou of Fort Lauderdale, FL; daughter Karen Edwards Ray of Lake Lure, NC and Carol Edwards Boissier of Lake Lure, NC; she is also survived by three grandchildren, Jean-Luc Boissier, Matthew Ryan Ray and Mary Rachel Ray, one brother Kenneth Ray Nelon of Chimney Rock, NC; eight nieces and nephews, Kenneth Brandon Nelon, Jerry Dale Nelon, Larry Bruce Nelon, Judy Gale Nelon Laughter, Steve Allen Nelon, Sharon Sue Nelon, Clay Erving Nelon and Carl Bocchino. A number of other significant relatives living in Western NC will also remember her kind and loving ways.

A celebration of Helen’s life was held at Cane Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Lure, NC. Concluding services were held in the church cemetery.

Crowe’s Mortuary is assisting the Family.