Helen Reid Roberts, age 82, was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 10, 2025 while being surrounded by all of her family and friends. She was born in Columbia, MS to James Lester Reid and Eria Christine Morris Reid and remained a lifelong resident of Marion County, MS. Helen worked for several years as a grocery store cashier and eventually retired to become a full-time homemaker. She was a doting wife and mother to her husband and four children. Helen was known for her loving and caring spirit. She had such an outgoing personality and never met a stranger. She will be remembered for the deep and caring love she had for her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, C.M. Roberts; daughter, Donna Marie Holmes; son-in-law, Bruce Magee; sister, Mary Alice Terrell; and grandson, Bedri Scott Dunaway. Mrs. Roberts is survived by two daughters, Deborah Magee and Michelle Powell (Greg); a son, Paul Roberts; a brother, Donald Reid (Susan); three sisters-in-law, Norma Carr, Theresa Popwell (James), and Louise Roberts; six grandchildren, Trelys Magee (Chastity), Kelly Dunaway, Ramsey Roberts (Kacey), Matthew Holmes (Jessica), Logan Powell (Shelby), and Paxton Powell; eight great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Roberts on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home. Friends may visit with the family from 12:00 p.m. until service time. The service will be officiated by Reverend Tyler Chavis. Burial will follow at Foxworth Cemetery assisted by Trelys Magee, Ramsey Roberts, Matthew Holmes, Logan Powell, Paxton Powell, Gabe Roberts, Bryant Magee, and Caedmon Roberts as pallbearers.
