Thursday, May 30, 2019 7:52 am

Shirley Elizabeth Helton, age 93, of Forest City, passed away on May 24, 2019.

A native of Boston, Massachusetts, she was born on June 20, 1925. She is proceeded in death by her husband, George Americus Helton Sr.

Left to cherish her memories are her children George Helton Jr. and wife, Kathy, of Rutherfordton; Nancy Rochelle and husband, Mike, of Mint Hill; Jackie Walker of Rutherfordton; Gwen Goode and husband, Buster, of Rutherfordton; Peter Helton Sr. of Cary; Barry Helton and wife, Wanda, of Bostic; Darryl Helton and wife, Faye, of Lake Lure; Carole Leslie of Rutherfordton; Kevin Helton and wife, Jennifer, of Bostic; and Keith Helton and wife, Judith, of Rutherfordton. She also had 21 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at Southern Baptist Church in Rutherfordton. Burial followed after the service at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Southern Baptist Church.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.