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     Richard Edwin Gillock was born on May 2, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Frances Ann Helm, daughter of Walter Asa Helm and Ituria Bessie Sowers, on August 2, 2008 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Dreama Diane Tucker Dreama Diane Tucker Henson, 60, of Hilton Head Island, S.C., passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at her home. Diane was born on October 16, 1951, in Botetourt County, Va. and was the daughter of Johnny and Lucille Tucker. Diane spent almost all of her life in the Roanoke, Va. area and served the public with 30 years in the registrar's office and retired in November 2004 as the General Registrar of Roanoke County where she managed all elections and voter registration. She received numerous awards and recognition throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia with her activities on state registrar committees including a special committee formed by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. She moved to Hilton Head Island in April 2008. Diane was very active and an accomplished golfer having won the Ladies Club Championship twice and also the Seniors Club Championship at The Golf Club of Indigo Run. She greatly enjoyed being a member of the Womens Golf Association at The Golf Club and their events as well as golfing trips with the WGAGC. Having lived only in the Roanoke, Va. area for her entire life until the move to Hilton Head Island in 2008, she fell totally in love with her new found friends and the Island itself. She is survived by her loving husband, Jim; her daughter, Tina Marie Lowe, of Roanoke, Va; and son, Jerry Wayne Helm Jr. of Vinton, Va. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Chelsea Lowe, Dylan Lowe, Julie Helm, Joshua Helm, and Joseph Helm; as well as two brothers, Charles Edward Tucker and Curtis Lee Tucker. Besides her family, Diane leaves behind many friends from Roanoke, Va., Hilton Head Island and elsewhere who loved her dearly and will miss her forever.² Her Social Security Number was 227-76-6285.⁵ She was born on October 16, 1951 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,4 As of September 26, 1970,her married name was Helm.¹ She married Jerry Wayne Helm, son of Walter Thomas Helm and Melva Joyce Harris, on September 26, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Dreama Diane Tucker and Jerry Wayne Helm were divorced on August 4, 1978 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Dreama Diane Tucker died on October 26, 2011 at Hilton Head, Beaufort Co., South Carolina, at age 60.^2,5

     Robert Wesley Helm Jr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 His Social Security Number was 229-62-8504.⁵ He was born on December 19, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He died on December 12, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 33.^1,3,4,5 He HELM, Robert Wesley Jr., 33, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, December 12, 1995 after a long and valiant battle, Wes stepped to the other side to wait for us. We know when we see you again, you will be behind the wheel ready to show us around, we will be honored. Surviving are his parents, Robert Wesley Sr. and Nancy Fisher Helm, Roanoke; brother, Russell Walter Helm, Richmond; grandparents, Earl R. and Bertha Sue Fisher, Roanoke; loyal friend, Jim Richards, Roanoke. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on December 15, 1995.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 231-74-9856.² Mary Ella Taylor was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Her married name was Helm.¹ She married John Samuel Helm, son of John Henry Helm and Missouri Angeline Hall.^1,4 Mary Ella Taylor was born on September 26, 1889 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on September 17, 1984 at Virginia at age 94.^3,4 She Mrs. Mary Taylor Helm, age 94, of 2061 Mountain Ave., Salem, died Monday, September 17, 1984. She was the widow of John S. Helm; and a member of Melrose United Methodist Church. Survived by one daughter, Betty Helm Scott, Salem; one son, Walter D. Helm, Chester; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Vinnie Lawrence, Galax. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on September 18, 1984.⁴

     Hattie Louise Helm was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3 She was born on July 4, 1913 at Radford, Virginia.^1,6,3 As of November 6, 1933,her married name was Conner.² She married Elmo Carlyle Conner on November 6, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Hattie Louise Helm died on October 25, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 31.^6,3

     Her married name was Scott.² Betty Jane Helm The beautiful smile and feisty personality of Betty Jane Helm Scott came into this world on September 30, 1925 and slipped away on Monday, January 24, 2022. Betty lived her 96 years to the fullest. She spent the last 15 of those years in the company of her granddaughter and caregiver, Tara Nowlin. They shared many fun days of playing games, shopping, and going out for her favorite lunch of a hamburger and a “small coke”. Betty was known as “Granny Scott” to her family, though there was nothing “granny” about her. She was one busy bee who rarely sat down and chose to work outside the home from an early age. She was proud of her work history and often relayed stories of being head cashier at Kroger and waitressing at the Roanoker Restaurant. She loved to work because she loved people. Her favorite position was working as an operator at C&P Telephone Company. She would often show up an hour before her shift started and volunteered to work holidays and weekends. She retired as a supervisor in 1990, but retirement did not agree with her. Her strong work ethic led her to quickly find new employment opportunities at Brooks-Byrd Pharmacy, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, and Walmart in Salem where she worked into her 80’s. Betty was a beautiful lady and snazzy dresser. She never left home without jewelry, make-up, and her hair fixed. She loved her weekly hair appointments at Judi’s Beauty Shop in Salem and socializing with the girls. Betty was never at a loss for words and her quick wit and funny stories kept everyone laughing, which was always her goal. Anyone was welcome to stop by her home for a visit and no one ever left without a treat or treasure being pressed into their hand. Growing up during the depression left Betty determined to make sure no one did without. She freely gave away “a little bit of money” to children or adults all her life. Family meant everything to Betty. In her final days, she spent most of her time talking about her parents, siblings, and children. She longed for heaven and to be reunited with them once again. She was a faithful giver to Billy Graham Ministries and loved watching his television revivals. She attended Gospel Baptist Church in Salem, VA. She deeply loved the two children who predeceased her, Betty King Nowlin and Larry D. King. Those left to cherish her memory are grandchildren, Jeff Nowlin, Karla Bower (Kirk), Tara Nowlin, Traci (Justin) Lafon, and Jennifer (Robert) Chumney. She also leaves behind great-grandchildren, Will, Tabitha, Katie, Noah, Sean and one great-great-grandson, Connor.⁶ She married Unknown Scott.² Betty Jane Helm was born on September 30, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6 As of May 31, 1943,her married name was King.⁵ She married Henry Ford King on May 31, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Betty Jane Helm and Henry Ford King were divorced on July 7, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ As of September 7, 1968,her married name was Lucas.⁵ Betty Jane Helm married Calvin Lewis Lucas on September 7, 1968 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁵ Betty Jane Helm and Calvin Lewis Lucas were divorced on July 26, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Betty Jane Helm died on January 24, 2022 at Virginia at age 96.⁶

     Mary Gold Helm was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,8 She was born on January 2, 1930 at Washington Co., Virginia.^9,3,4 She died on June 11, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.^3,4 She Miss Mary Gold Helm, age 54, of 4335 Mountain View Dr. N. W. died Monday, June 11, 1984 in a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, John S. Helm; one brother, John B. Helm; one sister, Louise Helm Conner. Survived by her mother, Mrs. Mary E. Helm, Roanoke; one sister, Betty H. Scott, Roanoke; one brother, Walter D. Helm, Chester, a number of nieces and nephews including Betty Nowlin, Salem and Ann Crowder, Troutville. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on June 13, 1984.⁸