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Elaine Helms Carter

May 14, 1948 — November 6, 2020

Mrs. Edna “Elaine” Helms Carter, 72, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House, surrounded by her family.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 9, 2020 at West Concord Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Dr. Jimmy Barrett, of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. The family will greet friends following the service in the cemetery.

Elaine was born on May 14, 1948 in Concord to the late Edna Blackwelder Helms and Elmer Helms, Sr. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Donald Carter.

Spending time with her grandchildren and great-granddaughter was one of Elaine’s favorite past times. She also enjoyed spending time outside, gardening, and working in the yard.

She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Carter and husband Gary Carpenter of Kannapolis, Julie Tucker and husband Geoff of Harrisburg; brothers, Elmer Helms, Jr. and wife Alice, Ed Helms and wife Mary, Ernest Helms and wife Becky, Bobby Helms and wife Brenda; grandchildren, Kayla Mabrey, Lauren Tucker, Robbie Tucker; great-granddaughter, Charli Mabrey.

On-line condolences may be left at www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com
Wilkinson Funeral Home is assisting the Carter family.
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Monday, November 9, 2020

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Monday, November 9, 2020

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