Wednesday, September 25, 2024 8:29 am

Helen Beason Burgess, age 83, of Henrietta passed away Friday, September 20, 2024.

Helen was born February 26, 1941 in Rutherford County to the late John Beason and Evelyn Smith Beason. She worked as a supervisor for J.C. Cowan and Burlington Industries for 30 years before retirement. Helen was a member of Floyd's Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Max Burgess; sisters, Doris Swofford and Linda Norman and granddaughter, Amy Warlick.

Those left to treasure her memory include her daughter, Lisa Melton (Gary) of Bostic and son, Gregg Burgess (Dixie) of Union Mills; brother, Mike Beason of Shelby; sisters, Cathy Stanley (Troy) of Forest City and Pam Coverdale (Larry) of Port Charlotte, FL; granddaughters, Stacy Melton, Anna Rhodes, Patti Cuthbertson, Taylor Roach and 10 great-grandchildren.

The graveside service was held September 23 at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Robert Carnell and Rev. Shane Kirby officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Amy and Her Warriors Foundation; 140 Woody Creek Rd., Bostic, NC 28018.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.