Emily Rakes Helms

Mrs. Emily Frances Rakes Helms, age 76 of Critz, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, Dodson, N.C. after a decline in health. Ms. Helms was born in Wytheville, Virginia on December 16, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Howard Rakes and Mary Chapek Rakes. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters and three brothers. Emily is survived by her husband of 53 years, Charles “Jack” Helms; sons, James Douglas Hoback, Jr. and John David Helms, Sr. (Tina); brothers, Hugh Edward Rakes (Jackie) and Charles Adam Rakes (Cindy), four grandchildren, John David Helms, Jr., Kimberly Helms Stout (Dave), Charles Edward Helms and James Douglas Hoback III Emily enjoyed the outdoors and gardening especially flowers. She was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Collins Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Shady Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Due to Covid-19, Mask and 6 feet social distancing is required at all times. Online condolences at www.collinsmckeestonebassett.com Collins Funeral Home at Bassett, Virginia is respectfully serving the Helms Family.