Heaven has gained another angel today! Our mother left her earthly home for the One Promised by her Lord Jesus Christ, the Savior! She was born May 23, 1925, Helen Mae Shealy, to John Oscar and Gertrude Shealy previously of Irmo, SC. She was born on their farm where Seven Oaks Park now stands.
Helen attended Irmo schools and worked at Edens Food Store where she met and married Wilbur Lee Derrick. She is survived by her daughters, Pat Blackwell (Steve) and Bobbie Derrick Hartley. Helen is preceded by four brothers, Eugene, George, Clay and Smiley; her husband, Wilbur; two grandchildren, Barrett and Petra. She had four grands, five great grands and five great-great grands.
Helen lived on the Heritage at Lowman campus for 28 years. We express much appreciation for her care there during her recent years!
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025, at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 400 River Rd, Columbia SC 29212, conducted by The Rev. Frank Anderson. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. The family will receive visitors in the fellowship hall.
Memorials may be made to St. Michael Lutheran Church.
