Helen Herren Burrell
August 4, 1925 ~ October 1, 2016
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Helen Herren Burrell, 91, of Candler, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at the CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe County, Helen was a daughter of the late Archie and Gladys McFee Herren and was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Zeb Edward Burrell; two brothers and a sister.
She was a 1943 graduate of Candler High School and retired from American Enka. She had been active as a 4-H leader and more recently in the NC Herbal Association. She was an active member of Pole Creek Baptist Church.
Mrs. Burrell is survived by two daughters, Sandra Sprinkle and husband Charles and Pamela Kilpatrick and husband James; step-son, Ronald E. Hughes and wife Patricia; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
The funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at Pole Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Thurman officiating. Interment will follow at Snow Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, Helen desired to fund missions, therefore, memorials may be made to Pole Creek Baptist Church Missions Program, 96 Snow Hill Church Road, Candler, NC 28715, or to Generations Ministries, 17810 Woodhaven Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80908.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Such a godly, sweet lady and an inspiration to all. She was like a second Mom to all. God was the most important thing in her life but she was also a great witness, counselor, coach on hummingbirds, pottery and lots of other memories. Because our birthdays were one day apart, we were going to take a hot air balloon ride together. That was over twenty five yrs ago. Never happened but what a flight she did take. Praying for all of you. Carolyn and Gerald Stamey
Oh how I loved Mrs. Helen! She was my Prayer partner as a child. Whenever we would see each other, I was always greeted with a sweet hug and a ‘There’s my Girl’ I can’t wait for the day when we meet again and I receive my sweet hug with a whisper in my ear, ‘There’s my Girl’
To the Family: I love you all and are Praying for you
I sure do love Mama Helen. She was always encouraging and loved everyone no matter what they did or how they acted. She was one of the most loving people I have ever known. When she got into the Spirit, she would start laughing and laughing. I loved that about her. I will miss her dearly, but I know she was wanting to go home to Jesus and to see her sweet Zeb. We will see her later, and I am happy I can say that. To her precious family, my love and prayers are with you all.
Sandy, Chuck and all family members: Jean and I are so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing, but we all know that our loss is Heavens gain. We will surely miss Helen. You are all in our prayers. Love in Christ.
Sweet Helen had looked forward to seeing Jesus face-to-face as much as anyone I have known! Praise God for the promise of eternal life thru Christ! I will always remember her joy during worship and feel blessed to have known her.
Prayers for each of you as I know she will be so missed.
Sandy, so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you and your family.
May the love of friends give you comfort; may the love of God give you peace. Helen was our angel. Loved her so much. Prayers for you and your family.
To all of Helen’s family,
I am so sorry at the loss of this wonderful, dear, sweet woman. She was everything good and made life better for everyone she met. I take comfort in knowing she is with the Lord Jesus she loved and is also reunited with her Zeb. God bless you all during this time of transition to life without Helen.
Helen was one of the sweetest women I have ever meet. I always loved seeing her get excited in church and raise that right hand and worship Jesus. She was such a goodly woman and she is going to be missed at Pole Creek. I think everyone who knew Helen loved her. I know we did.
This Lady touched my heart every time I seen her. She was a great Christian lady who loved the Lord and sharing His saving power to so many. I was so blessed to get a hug and a kiss on my check last Sunday she attended church. We had a great service with praises of our Lord. I will miss her so much and her Family is always a blessing to me. Helen was a ‘Woman of Grace.’
We are so sorry for your loss of such a precious lady. May God comfort you today and in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
When a precious lady miss Helen entered the gates of heaven You can imagine what took place when she saw Jesus welcoming her home to which she had long for a long time and seen her Zebbie as she used to call him,all of her family,that’s what I will call a real reunion.
When a precious lady miss Helen entered the gates of heaven You can imagine what took place when she saw Jesus welcoming her home to which she had long for a long time and seen her Zebbie as she used to call him,all of her family,that’s what I will call a real reunion.
The sweetest woman I have ever known. She always had a smile and a hug ready. I love you Miss Helen and I know you are with your sweet Zeb. I’m sure Jesus rejoiced when one of his favorite saints got to heaven. We are praying for all the family and love you.
Love Carolyn Hill, Joe & Angie, Kelsey, Bryson ,& Jensen Buckner
I will miss her beautiful smile and her singing!
Pam your mom was a sweet lady. The first time I met her me and Deb came up to see you and she greeted me with open arms. Will never forget that. You and your family will be in our prayers during this time.
I’m so very sorry for your families loss. She will be missed greatly!
So sorry for your loss, my prayers with you and your entire family.
I loved Helen and Zeb.I know she is happy to be united with Zeb and to be with hre Lord.She will be missed.
What a special warrior for God. Losing her is sad to all of us who knew her, but I know she is sitting at the feet of Jesus. I will miss seeing her beautiful & smiling face. May God comfort you all.
All my love to your precious family during your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Helen was well loved at Daystay and will be missed.
Dear Family, We are heartbroken we can’t be with you today- but are celebrating Aunt Helen’s life in spirit with you. I can clearly see her having a lovely warm cup of tea with Uncle Zeb, gazing out over their woods looking for new birds at their feeders- she shared so much with everyone who knew her, and now will do the same, I am sure, in Heaven too. Hugs and love to you all,
– Christy and Peter
Dear Sandra, Pamela and family,
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Helen was a great addition to this world and will be missed.
All our Love,
Frances Burrell & Deborah Burrell Wells
I am praying faithfully for each of you in the days ahead. Our hearts ache for the loss of such a wonderful woman, role model and friend. I love her precious spirit and know her Heavenly Father is thoroughly enjoying her home coming and He promises to see you through each minute, hour and day. I love you all and truly call you family! We will be all together again and oh what a day that will be.
Praying for your family at this time! I knew her from church when I was growing up ! I remember Sandra and Chuck as well . I was a Allen then. I’m so sorry , she was a sweet lady.
Dear sandra, Pam & Family—-I am so sorry for the loss of your Dear Mother. She has Always been one of my ‘Dearest’ Memories growing up. I loved when she got filled with the holy spirit in church. It was Always a great Blessing to me. She loved. Our Savior & truly lived with Him Every Minute. What a Blessing she was to Everybody! I kept in touch with her by e-mail for a while after I moved away. I will Always Love her & I am So Proud to be her Cousin! You & ALL the family have my deepest sympathy. You Are in my thoughts & Prayers. I pray God Wll Hold You In His Arms & Comfort You & Give You strength during this time. I Love You All—–Isaiah 42:2
A Darling Christian lady who won the hearts of all those she met with the Love of Christ that she shared with everyone. We have many beautiful memories of Helen, from her teaching a rowdy bunch of little boys in Sunday School to many mission adventures with her. Rory and Mya were there with her family to meet her as she entered heaven and celebrate her arrival. What a glorious reunion we will have when we get there! Our prayers continue for God’s grace and peace to flood the hearts of each family member as you face the days ahead.
Our Love in Jesus,
Royce and Gwenda