Helen Jones Best

Helen Jones Best passed away peacefully, in her home, on Thursday, February 3, 2022. She was surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. Helen is survived by her daughter, Sally Lambeth; a son and his wife, Billy and Sharon Best; her two grandchildren, Scott Lambeth and Alison Best and husband Stefano Paris. She was predeceased by her husband of sixty-six years William Nelson Best, as well as her parents and siblings.

Helen was born to David Edward Jones and Helen Klein Jones on December 13, 1934, in Edenton, NC. She was raised in Greenville, North Carolina, where she met her husband, William Nelson Best. Before settling in Leland, the couple lived across the state raising their family. Together, they were proudly involved in community athletics throughout Brunswick County. Mrs. Best served as a secretary at Leland Middle School for nearly twenty years. Helen was an active member of the Woodburn Presbyterian Church and the Magnolia Greens Community and worked alongside her husband to establish the Leland Hot Stove; a local nonprofit organization. Her interests included bridge, other card games, sports, and she had a passion for animals. Helen was immensely proud of her family, and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories.

The family would like to express their gratitude to her long-term caregivers, Barbara and Gladys, for their love and kindness.

A graveside service will take place 11:00 am Monday, February 7, 2022 at Woodburn Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Helen's life can make a donation, in her name, to the Nelson Best Baseball Scholarship Fund via the Leland Hot Stove, courtesy of Morry Watkins at 387 Town Creek Road NE, Leland, NC 28451. Donations to the Woodburn Cemetery Fund are equally welcome at PO Box 1140, Leland NC 28451.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com