Helen Lee Roane

Helen Lee Roane, born December 15, 1929 in Truhart, VA, was called home to eternal rest on September 27,2020. Helen was the fourth of four children born to the late Alice Lee. Helen received her education in King & Queen County Schools as well as West Point Schools, graduating from Beverly Allen High Schools. She accepted Christ as her savior at an early age and was baptized. She became a member of Second Mount Olive Baptist Church where she remained a faithful, dedicated, and life-long pillar, being appointed “Mother of the Church”. Helen was also a devoted member of Escobrook Baptist Church. Helen attended Rappahannock Community College and later went on to work as a bus driver for King & Queen County Schools. She then became a teaching aide at West Point City Schools working with special education students. Helen also was a supervisor at Syntex Yarn Plant in Toano, VA. Throughout her vibrant life, Helen enjoyed gardening, crafting, and baking. She was known for her vegetables, and was also very popular for selling her homemade baked goods. Her favorite scripture was Psalm 23, and her hymn of choice was “The Lord Will Make A Way Somehow”. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Len Allen Roane; granddaughter, Kimberly Roane; sisters, Ethel Roane, Nettie Jackson and brother Roland Lee. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her two sons: Ernest Roane (Evelyn), and Walter “W.T.” Roane (Sharleen), three grandchildren: Bobby, Jason (Briana), and Jessica; three great grandchildren: Cyan, Cypress, and Cypher, a devoted niece: Nina Jackson; a sister in law Mary Lee and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graveside service will take place 1PM Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Escobrook Baptist Church, 2430 Elsom Mascot Rd, Mattaponi, VA 23110 with a viewing one hour prior. A walk-through viewing will be held from 5PM to 8PM Friday, October 2, 2020 at Second Mount Olive Baptist Church, 3156 Devils Three Jump Rd, Little Plymouth, VA 23091. **There will be CDC protocol followed during the walk through visitation Friday evening at Second Mount Olive Baptist Church** **Please adhere to all precautionary efforts laid forth by the CDC in response to Covid-19. Face mask and social distancing required to the best of our ability**

Helen Lee Roane

December 15, 1929 - September 27, 2020