Margie (Gwen) Whigham Helveston, Age 81 of Leesburg, GA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Dr. Arthur R. Helveston; her mother, Mrs. Olli Gelosson; and her son-in-law, William (Bill) Rice. She is survived by son Larry and wife Teresa Helveston of Andersonville; son Steven and Dianne Helveston of Virginia; son Keith Helveston of Karns; Daughter Valerie Helveston Rice of Jamestown; son Mark and wife Colene Helveston of Karns;

Grandchildren: Amy Petty & Dino Bonaventura
Bryan & April Helveston
Lindsay & Eric Violet
Jessica Loy
Matthew Helveston
Julia Helveston
John Paul Helveston
Wayne & Amanda Jones
Jessica & Shawn Partin
Joshua Jones
Robbie Helveston
Becca Helveston
Caitlin Lahr

Greatgrandchildren: Abby, Katie & Miranda Petty
Geoffrey, Caleb, Annabelle, Susanna & Charollette Helveston
Emery & Maysen Violet
Karley & Summer Jones
Conner Partin
Pacey Jones

Sister: Juanita (Nita) Robinson of Tallahassee, FL
Host of nieces and nephews. A special, thank you, to the caregivers of Gwen during this time for all the love and devotion from her son, Keith and granddaughter, Amy Petty and Dino Bonaventura for putting their life aside just for her care.

The family would like to also thank Amedisys Hospice for their loving care given to Gwen during her illness.


The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 pm, Monday, September 23, 2013 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral service will follow with Rev. Glenn Gamble and Rev. Mike Thompson officiating. Her graveside service will be 10:30 am Tuesday at the Woodhaven Memorial Garden . Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com