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1922 - 2007
 Rose Helen Adkins Rimmer Fly To Heaven White-Winged Angel...and she has! She left this world on January 29, 2007 and went to be with her Heavenly Father. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 1, 2007 at Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church in Ona with the Rev. Paul Meadows officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville. Helen was born August 28, 1922 to the late Dennis and Vesta Adkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Rimmer, four sisters, Deloris Joyce, Virginia "Ginny" Stowasser, Velma Jean Oalaker, and Ruth Ward. She was a long-time member of Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church in Ona where she served as both pianist and organist for many years. She also shared her beautiful voice in the choir and in various groups through the years. She was a member of a ladies quartet at the church - The Nightingales - that blessed everyone for so many years when they sang. Throughout her life she was known as a kind, generous lady that was always willing to help and share her time and talent with anyone in need. During her 65 years of playing the piano and organ, she played for countless weddings and funerals for friends and even strangers that needed someone. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Walter Lawson of Ona, her son and daughter-in-law, John and Nona Rimmer of Milton, one sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie and Leonard Burks, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis and Edra Adkins, and Don and Leona Adkins all of Ona. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Doug Lawson and his wife Brenda, Lisa Jarvis and her husband Rod of Ona with whom she made her home during the last few months of her life, Juli Lovejoy and her husband Michael of Milton, Joseph Rimmer and his wife Tracy of Ashland, KY and Jody Rimmer of Charlotte, NC; seven great-grandchildren, Eli Lawson, Jacob and Jessica Jarvis, Todd, Tabitha and Karsyn Lovejoy, and Mason Rimmer along with many nieces and nephews and other family members and a whole host of friends from the community and church. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at the Wallace Funeral Home in Milton and at the church 1 hour prior to the service. Heaven’s choir just got a little bit stronger. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church Organ Fund, P.O. Box 247, Ona, WV 25545 Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Bob and Sharon Cart
Sunday February 4, 2007 at
3:02 PM
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John and Nona
So sorry for your loss.
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Ann & Roger Guinn
AHG50@YAHOO.COM
Thursday February 1, 2007 at
2:57 AM
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Dear Judy, Johnny, Walter, and Nona
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Helen's passing. She was very special. You are all in my prayers.
Love you all!
Ann Rimmer Guinn
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Frank Shaffer
Wednesday January 31, 2007 at
8:39 PM
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Judy, Johnnie and Families,
I would like to express my sympathy to all of you by saying that I have fond memories of your mother and the entire family. Many words are "empty" at a time like this so I will simply say that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Very Sincerely,
Frank Shaffer
Maryland
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Raymond Caldwell
1117wv@adelphia.net
Wednesday January 31, 2007 at
4:22 PM
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Helen taught me my love for music when I was very young. She truly was an angel to most of us youngsters around Howell's Mill.
Although I feel sad by her passing, I'm sure heaven will be glad to receive her and she will take her rightful place in the gold choir.
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John and Wilma Daniels
wedaniels47@peoplepc.com
Wednesday January 31, 2007 at
12:02 PM
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God give you the comfort you need at this sad time. Our prayers are with you.
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Anna Jewel Johnson Morrison Beardin
afbeardin@aol.com
Wednesday January 31, 2007 at
10:22 AM
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Judy I don't know if you remember me, but we graduated together--I remember Walter as well. I am so sorry to hear about your mother, My thoughts and prayers are with you guys
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Edra & Dennis
Wednesday January 31, 2007 at
9:58 AM
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Earth's loss is heaven's gain. Helen was a very special person and will be sadly missed by all. I will always remember our trips to the mountains, Helen loved it. Lisa you are also a very special person for taking care of your grandmother.
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Dianna (Arthur) Wetherholt
dswgator@yahoo.com
Wednesday January 31, 2007 at
8:46 AM
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Judy, Walter, Nona Gay & Johnnie,
So sorry to hear of Helen's passing. She was such a sweetie and loved by so many. But I know she is singing now with all the others.
Our sympathy & prayers,
Lemuel & Dianna Wetherholt
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jkbias@bellsouth.net
Wednesday January 31, 2007 at
8:27 AM
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Dear family....we are very sorry for your loss.
John and Karan Bias
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Doris F. Neal
dorisneal@verizon.net
Wednesday January 31, 2007 at
7:46 AM
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John and Nona,
I am sorry to learn of your Mother's Homegoing. I will be out of town tonight and can't attend visitation. God bless you and your family.
Love to all of you,
Doris
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Mitzi and Jimmy
Wednesday January 31, 2007 at
7:31 AM
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You are all in our prayers. Helen will be missed by all. Heavens has truly gained another angel.Mitzi
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