Helen Marie Mathias

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Mathias.

She was a lifelong member of Grace Baptist Church, a devoted Christian and a loving mother, wife and grandmother.

She is survived by her son, Ronnie Mathias (Janet); her daughters, Debbie Smoot (Bobby), and Bonnie Cross (John); grandchildren, Sherry, Kristie, Amy, Joshua, Jason, Samantha, Kaitlin and Austin; and six great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 6 from 6-8pm at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA. A funeral service will take place on Friday, September 7 at 11am at Grace Baptist Church, 1013 Penniman Rd, Williamsburg, VA. Interment will be held at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Dr., Williamsburg, VA. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Grace Baptist Church, 1013 Penniman Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185, or Hospice House Care, 4445 Powhatan Pkwy, Williamsburg, VA 23188.

Online condolences may be offered at www.nelsenwilliamsburg.com.