Lathran Helms

Mrs. Lathran Mae Long Helms, 76, of Concord went to her heavenly home on January 9, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 2pm Friday, January 14, 2022 in Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Tim Small and Tim Shoe officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 until 2pm prior to the service at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in West Concord Cemetery.

Born on October 3, 1946, she was the daughter of the late George Washington “Buck” Long and Mable Lucille Presley Long. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Terry Cleo “Chub” Helms; sister, Becky Shue; and brothers, Rick and Levard Long.

For over 40 years she was a devoted member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. She was a true nurturer with a servant’s heart. She was a mother to all her nieces and nephews and loved her family dearly.

Left to cherish her memories are son, George “Skip” Long and wife Kelly of Concord; sister, Darlene Stegall and husband Terry of Concord; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one niece; eight nephews; and multiple great-nieces and nephews.