Mrs. Willow Dean Helton age 99 of McMinnville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at her home. She was born on September 17, 1924 in Smithville, TN, was a member of the McMinnville Primitive Baptist Church, and a loving mother and wife. She enjoyed canning food, sewing, and quilting. She worked at the Woodbury Shirt Factory, Levi's, and the Campaign Shirt Factory. Mrs. Helton was preceded in death by her parents William Wade Young and Lou Ella Tramel Young, husband Clyde Helton, sisters Stella Adcock, Novella Fowler, Lora West, Birdie West, Gertie Sovzlordo, and Imogene Adcock, brother Firman Young, and son-in-law Steve Pedigo.

Survivors include her children Brenda (Jackie) Pelham, Ronnie (Charlotte) Helton, Patricia (Paul) Davis, and Beverly Pedigo, grandchildren Kelly Helton, Karrie (Stacey) Simmons, Jason (Latricia) Davis, Paula (Travis) Smith, Heather (Trent) Gilley, Chelsey (Dusty) Rice, Tanarra (Richard) Grissom, and Talissa Pelham.

Funeral services were conducted June 21, 2024, in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Jerry Hennessee and Trent Gilley officiated. Interment followed at Gardens of Memory Cemetery.

The family wishes to express their deep gratitude and heartfelt thanks to Gentiva Hospice and the wonderful care they provided.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 931-473-6606.