Helen Christian

Helen Christian, age 97, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026 at The Gardens at Calvary. She was born June 18, 1929 to James and Ruby Quinn. Helen grew up in Columbus GA and graduated from Jordan high school. She attended Georgia Southwestern College in Americus. Helen retired as an administrative assistant from David Rothschild Company in Columbus, GA.

Outside of work, Helen had a passion for spending time with her family, traveling with friends, reading, and enjoying her church family. She was a member of Mount Zion Methodist Church in Smith Station Alabama, and also attended Cascade Hills Church in Columbus Georgia. She was a member of the Prime Timers and attended Dr. Mike Stephens Bible study group.

She’s preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 40 years Charles Ralph Christian, Jr.; daughter, Karen Christian Turner; grandson, William Cody Christian and son William Ralph Christian, Jr.

Survivors include: her grandchildren: Kyle Christian (Lynne), Candice Martin (Mike), Wade Turner (Aimee), Hallie Jacobson (Justin); great grandchildren, Talen Christian, Seth Mitja, Levi Martin, Raven Turner, Alexander Turner, Eli Jacobson, Paisley Jacobson, Sawyer Jacobson, Cali Jacobson; and several nieces and nephews and some very good friends that she loved very much.

Visitation will be held at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus, GA, on July 7, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 2:50 pm; the Funeral Service will follow at 3:00 pm; Officiated by Pastor Grant Parker.