Mrs. Helen Randle Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Helen Randle, 82, passed away on August 6, 2017, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Mrs. Helen was born September 3, 1934, in Jackson, the daughter of the late Howard J. and Esther Faye Haworth Raymond. She married Dale Randle on July 3, 1953, in Madison, and upon moving to Clay County, she began driving a school bus for Colonel Gains Hawkins. She then worked with First Baptist Church Childcare before going to work as the Social and Activities Director at Dugan Memorial Home. She then transitioned to the Henry Clay Retirement Community working as an assistant administrator. She was a very active member of Siloam United Methodist Church where she served in all facets of the church including serving as Chairman on the Administrative Board and Chairman of the Education Committee. Mrs. Helen enjoyed "antiqueing". She was an avid Atlanta Braves Fan. She was also a wonderful cook. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband who passed away on September 12, 2016, and by 2 Brothers: Millard and James Raymond. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 11:00 A.M. from Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Todd Chesser officiating and assisted by Reverend Raleigh Richter. Burial will follow in McPherson Cemetery near West Point, MS. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include Two Daughters, Deborah Randle Collier (Keith) of French Camp and Marcia Randle Black (Don) of West Point; Two Sons, Allan Randle (Paula) and Mark Randle (Lisa) both of West Point; Six Grandsons: Derek Randle (Amanda) of Columbus, Dustin Randle of West Point, Randle Collier (Kayla) of French Camp, Curtis Collier (Anna) of French Camp, CW03 Michael Black (Aljona) of Ft. Campbell, KY, CW02 Christopher Black (Hayley) of Camp Humphreys, South Korea and Four Granddaughters: Laura Collier Chesser (Todd) of Mathiston, Lindsay Randle Freeman (Jason) of West Point, Kristin Randle and Fiance Franklin Hughes of Chattanooga, TN and Megan Black Boykin (Ryan) of West Point and Thirteen Great Grandchildren; One Brother, Ole J. Raymond (Bobbye) of Florence. Pallbearers will be Derek Randle, Dustin Randle, Randle Collier, Curtis Collier, CW03 Michael Black, CW02 Christopher Black, Todd Chesser, Jason Freeman and Ryan Boykin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Her Siloam United Methodist Church Family, Her Caregivers: Mary Reese and Martha Cohea, Nurses and Staff of North Mississippi Medical Center Home Health Care, Nurses and Staff of North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice, and Nurses & Staff of Sanctuary Hospice House. Memorials may be made to Siloam United Methodist Church General Fund, c/o Mrs. Mary Watson, 1814 Highway 47 North, West Point, MS 39773. Visitation will be Thursday 9:00-11:00 A.M. at Calvert Funeral Home. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Helen Randle

September 3, 1934 - August 6, 2017