Helen Y. Honeycutt

Birth date: Aug 1, 1928 Death date: Feb 15, 2014

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Helen Y. Reeves Honeycutt, age 85, of Erwin, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Greene County and a daughter of the late Orba and Essie Jennings Reeves. She was a faithful and hardworking member of Rock Creek Presbyterian Church since 1958. She worked for the former SH Kress of Johnson City, was a manager of Draper and Darwin Stores of Erwin, and worked for Roller Pharmacy. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Honeycutt was preceded in death by her husband, Luther E. Honeycutt and one sister, Velma Estep. Helen has left to cherish her memories: Daughter: Patty Johnson and husband, Jim of Erwin Grandson: Matthew Johnson and fianceé, Autumn Bradford of Erwin Brother: Don Reeves and wife, Jennie Lee of Jonesborough Sister-in-law: Evelyn Peake of Erwin Brother-in-law: Carson Estep of Johnson City Special Close Friend: Betty Higginbotham of Johnson City Special Friend and Her Pastor: Joan Gandy of Erwin Several Neices and Nephews The family would like to express sincere thanks to NHC Healthcare, Unicoi County Memorial Hospital, Johnson City Medical Center, and to her friends at Sunnycrest Apartments for all of their love and support. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 6:00 PM and continue until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Rock Creek Prebyterian Church, 800 Rock Creek Road, Erwin, TN 37650. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence at a memorial service to honor and celebrate the life of Helen Honeycutt to be at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Rock Creek Presbyterian Church. Reverend Joan Gandy will officiate. A committal service will be held on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:45 AM at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Those who will be in attendance will meet at Mountain Home by 10:45 AM. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers, may make donations to Rock Creek Presbyterian Church, 800 Rock Creek Road, Erwin, TN 37650. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Helen Y. Reeves Honeycutt through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.

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Elesha Lambert

in honor of Helen.

Helen was one of the sweetest ladies I've ever known. Her smile was contagious! I have the best childhood memories with Helen, Luther, and Patty. She never said a word when Patty and I made Christmas treats and messed up her kitchen! She just laughed and helped us eat it. Or when we were playing music really loud. Or just hanging out at the store. She was there, letting us be kids. The one thing that I remember the most, she listened to you. No matter what was going on around her, she really listened to what you had to say. She was an Angel on earth.

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Sonja Hastings

in honor of Helen.
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Betty Johnson

in honor of Helen.

I was about 9 years old when I met Helen. Luther brought her to my Aunt Willie's to meet the family. I thought she looked like a movie star - I loved the way she laughed and smiled. Even now I think of her and see her smiling. We had some good times sitting in the breezeway, talking and laughing. One of the saddest things about getting old is losing the people who you care about the most. Our old Sunnycrest gang are almost all gone now. I cherish the time I spent with Helen and all the snips of a herb or flower she would have growing over on her side. Patty, Jim, Matthew and Evelyn: Helen was so proud of all of you - - you were the light of her life. May the Lord bless you and keep you.

Betty Jo Johnson

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Ron Debbie Honeycutt

A light in the family ... an aunt that children wanted to go to Johnson City and stay with (who just happened to live over a store) ... an aunt that came every Christmas eve with gifts a child waited for ; a church member and God's servant ... giving showers, hostessing at dinners, a stalwart presence for the Lord; a great-aunt who ran the store at the end of the street and told you that you had "just enough" money for the candy you wanted (even when you didn't) ... a sister-in-law who cared, checking on Willie and celebrating her birthdays with us ... an aunt who came on one of the worst days of our lives, the day we lost Willie Mae and stayed with us, holding us up in presence and prayer; an extraordinary wife, mother, and grandmother, speaking with pride of Matthew's upcoming marriage on the day she passed away ... and a Godly example, as evidenced by her family left behind. We, too, will miss Aunt Helen. Love, Ron, Debbie, Wade, Rhonda, Linda & Doug

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Betty Stockton

in honor of Helen.
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Betty Stockton

Helen was a wonderful lady, a true friend, and a great person. She will be greatly missed.

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Vicki Garland

in honor of Helen.
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