Helen Irene Coltrane, 76, of Greensboro, passed away on May 24 at The Meadows of Rockwell Assisted Living Facility in Rockwell, NC. She was born in Greensboro, N.C., and graduated from Southeast Guilford High School in 1971.
Helen was preceded in death by her father, Frank Coltrane; her stepmother, Sue Coltrane; her mother, Hilda Rumley; and her brother, James Coltrane. She is survived by her sister, Gloria Beaver, and several cousins.
A graveside service will be held Friday, June 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Guilford Memorial Park Mausoleum, 6000 West Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro NC.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association online at alz.org or by mail to 320 Nevada St. Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460 or to Trellis Supportive Care Rowan, 301 South Main Street, Suite 105, Salisbury, NC 28144, trellissupport.org
Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel is assisting the Coltrane family with arrangements. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at haneslineberryfhnorthelm.com