Janis Sue Helms
January 24, 1958 ~ March 20, 2017
Janis “Sue” Helms, 59, of Mooresville, passed away March 20, 2017 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Mooresville after a courageous battle with cancer. Born January 24, 1958 in Indianapolis, Sue was the daughter of the late James and Wanda (Foster) Rippy.
She worked as a bartender at various places throughout the years, including the VFW and Eagles Lodge both in Mooresville. Sue enjoyed playing darts and loved animals. A loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, her greatest pleasure in life was spending time with her precious grandchildren.
Survivors include her two children, Aaron L. (Moria) Helms of Camby and Amber S. Helms of Martinsville; one brother, Darcy (Patty) Rippy of Rockville, Indiana; three sisters, Teresa (Gary) Cooney of Mooresville, Patricia (Steven) Brewer of Mooresville, and Rochelle Lehr of Mooresville; her four precious grandchildren, Taylor Danner, Tyler Helms, Ethan Helms, and Elijah Helms; and several nieces and nephews
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Janis “Sue” Helms on Friday, March 24, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday in the funeral home. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may sign the online guest book, leave a personal message for the family and view her Life Tribute video.
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I will miss my sister Sue dearly, we have had many conversations over the past few months about mom. Well now she is with her and rejoicing. She no longer has to worry about all her sickness. I love and miss you already.
Sue, Rest in Heaven. I will remember our laughs working together over the years, your smile and the light in your eyes. You will be soooo missed.. Love ya girlie.
I grew up getting to know this wonderful family. Sue in particular. She could always make me laugh with that wonderful sense of humor. She let me hang out with her and her sister, Rochelle, who was my dearest best friend and even taught us a few things about life,love,and probably some stuff she shouldn’t at that young age. Ha, ha. I’m glad she’ll suffer NO MORE! I know how much she missed her mom, so at least we can rest knowing they are reunited! Miss you forever sweet Sue!!!
Mom
Sue will always be in my heart very specia lady to me
Such a sweet lady and a sense of humor too. Heaven has a New Angel! RIP Sue
Rest in peace ,now you are healthy and don’t have any more worries !!!
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Sue and her sisters were my friends in high school. I so enjoyed spending time at their house whether it was just after school or staying over night. I only skipped school one time in high school and where did I go when I walked off campus was to the Rippy’s. Of course,then I called my mom lol ! Love and prays to you all. Rest in peace, Sue.
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May you R.I.P. Sue. You are going to be greatly missed.
To one of the blond girls from the Eagles. We had such a wonderful time. Wouldn’t have missed it for the world. I love you and will truly miss you!
You will forever be missed Sue. I will always remember playing euchre with you. Rest now sweet girl.
Rest Easy my friend!!
Dear Sue, I know you are at peace now in heaven with our Lord Jesus. Your battle is finished with cancer. Now you are up their with my dad Larry. No more pain or sorrow. You have been in my life for many years and I thank you for always continuing to love me thru the years. This does not help us with the pain we have down here on earth without you. I know you are so proud of Aaron and Amber. They are so special. I know they will miss you greatly. I know by The Lord leading their path they will be ok until they see you again in heaven. God bless you my dear 2nd mom. You are loved. Rest in peace, sing & shout with the angels in heaven. Love you, Tammy Rice
Rest in Heaven sweet lady.. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with Sue family at this difficult time.
Always a bright smile on Sue’s face. I pray for comfort for your family. Christi Bunch
My heartfelt prayers to all of Sue’s loved ones. Sending prayers love and hugs. Sue was a wonder friend tears….