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Helen G. Austin
September 30, 1926 – June 13, 2021
MARION, go.
Helen G. Austin, 94 years old, passed away on Sunday June 13, 2021 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Virginia.
Helen Austin was a selfless lady. She loved her family, her community, and was so grateful for the Lord’s blessings in her life. Helen worked in the hospitality industry for Smyth County Schools and Smyth County Hospital for over 30 years. She was a nutritionist for Cedars Baptist Camp and CCC Camp for many years. She volunteered as the Pink Lady with the Hospital Auxiliary for over 40 years. Helen was also the friendly voice on the other end of the phone for the Salvation Army, where she was of great help to many. Marion Baptist Church held a special place in her heart as she was a long-time member. She has held many positions in the Church, including a permanent singer in the Joyful Noise Choir. Her sense of humor, uplifting personality, and loving personality will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
Her 26-year-old husband, Charles Rex Austin, preceded in death; Parents, J. Howard Greene and Mary Broyles Greene; Infant son, Charles Ronald Austin; Brothers Sherrill Greene and wife Sylvia and Hank Greene.
Helen leaves behind daughters Renee Peduto and husband Ed from Bristol, NH, Reginia Bowman and husband Tom from Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Ramona Miller and husband Ron from Wellton, Arizona; Sister Belle Morrell and husband Ray; Sister-in-law, Mary Greene; Grandson, Chad Peduto and wife Kristina, Trinley Glaude and husband Corey and Joshua Bowman and wife Ashleigh; Great-grandchildren, Chase Glaude, Connor Glaude, Eddie Peduto, and Penelope Jayd Bowman; and several nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to the staff at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie for the love and care during Helen’s time there.
The funeral will take place on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 8 p.m. in the Seaver-Brown Chapel. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Glenwood Shelby Hills Cemetery, 839 Bluff City Hwy., Bristol, TN 37620. The family welcomes friends Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Funeral and funeral services will be streamed live on Seaver-Brown’s Facebook page.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Marion Baptist Church – Endowment Fund, Attn: Treasurer, 1258 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354, or the Kazim Shriners, 628 West Campbell Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24016. respectively
To share memories of Helen G. Austin, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Cards and condolences can be mailed to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service, 237 East Main Street, Marion, VA 24354. The care of Helen’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory.
Published by SWVA Today on June 16, 2021.
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