Helen Alberta Childers Blanton McAbee "Snooky", 95, a beautiful lady of many names, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 01, 2025 at Trinity Ridge Nursing Home in Hickory, NC.

She was born July 8, 1929 in Cherokee County, SC, daughter of the late Albert and Helen Skinner Childers and was preceded in death by her first husband of 24 years, Ranny Blanton and her second husband of 48 years, Don McAbee. She was also preceded in death by her son, Thomas "Tom" Blanton and siblings, Jimmy Childers, Ann Moss, and Billy Childers. Helen was a lifelong, faithful member of Temple Baptist Church. Always staying busy, Helen attended nursing school and worked several jobs throughout her lifetime. She volunteered at North School, as well as worked in the cafeteria. She also worked at Maxway and lastly at the family's store- Mac's Grocery. But the one job she loved most was being a wife and mother. She enjoyed laying in the sun while listening to music, dancing, and having her family together especially during the holidays. She loved watching people while sitting on the porch and talking to the neighbors. She never met a stranger and everyone that met her couldn't help but fall in love with her because of her loving, caring and fun personality. She was generous to a fault. Her favorite saying was - "Life is like a bowl of cherries, just don't get the pits." We could go on and on but those who knew her already knows. Just remember one thing, she always called to say she loves you very much. She was devoted to her Lord and loved Christ with all she was. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to so many. Her kind heart, direction, and love will be forever remembered by all who knew Helen.

SURVIVORS: Children: William "Billy" Blanton, Cocoa Beach, FL, Penny Self (Leonard), Hendersonville, NC, and Patricia Hartley (Gene), Hickory, NC
Grandchildren: Robbie Hartley, Randy Hartley (Suzanne), Tyler Self (Marietta), Amber Blanton, Chad Blanton (Sabrina), and Megan Hibberts (Ben)
Great Grandchildren: Alissa "Brie" Hartley, Dalton and Helen Hartley, Gracie Gibbs (Drew), Lillie Long(Brandon) Connor and Parker Hibberts and Addie Prell (Luke)
Great-Great Grandchild: Carter Long
Sister: Mary Hambright

FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Temple Baptist Church with Reverend Scott Carpenter officiating

VISITATION: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at the church.

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at act.alz.org

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