Janis Sue Helms

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.