Mesa, Arizona – Lula Faye Robinson Helms has been reunited with her husband, Don, and two daughters, Donna Faye and Tina Diane Helms when she passed through Heaven’s gate on October 7, 2011.

Lula was born on August 27, 1940 to the late Charles Claiborne Robinson and Ruby D. Blackwell, both from Stonewall, MS. Lula spent most of her adult life in Texas after she married Vernon Don Helms of Port O’Connor. There, Lula stood side by side with her husband as they dedicated many hours of their personal life building the Port O’Connor community. It was also there that Lula and Don began raising their children, Vernon, Carol and Tina. Lula continued her commitment to her family and created a homey environment for her family. With her natural talents with home decor, Lula never failted to keep a tidy and well decorated home.

She is survived by son, Vernon Chares and daughter-in-law, Brenda, of Valdosta, GA and Carol Helms Barkley and son-in-law, Charles, of Mesa, AZ. Grandchildren: David Helms, Shannon Barkley and Rachel Barkley, sisters: Lavone (Bonnie) Satcher, Lola Boykin, her twin, and Carolyn Downs, in addition to numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband of thirty-five years, Don Helms, who died in 1993, and daughters, Donna Faye and Tina Diane; mother, Ruby D. Blackwell and father, Charles Claiborne Robinson.

Graveside service will be held at Seadrift Cemetery in Seadrift, Texas on November 4, 2011, at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the Helms have requested that donations be made to the Leukemia Cancer Foundation in honor of Lula Faye and Tina Diane Helms.

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