Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Helen June Himsey


04/18/1929 - 02/06/2023


Helen Smith Himsey, 93, of Murphy passed away Monday, February 06, 2023. She was the daughter of the late William and Olga Giesbrandt Smith. Helen loved God, reading her Bible, and was a Prayer Warrior. She was a loving wife and mother, loved her church, was a mother to everyone. Helen was famous for her hugs and loved to cook and bake. She had a servant's heart, to know her was to love her. Helen was active in church and had served as treasurer. She was cherished by her children and admired by those whom she came to know.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Himsey; son, Albert Himsey, Jr.; brothers, William, Howard, Arthur, George, Warren, Robert and Raymond Smith; sisters, Dorothy and Edith Smith.

Surviving are sons; Alan Himsey, David Himsey and wife, Dianne, Michael Himsey and wife, Linda, and Daniel Himsey and wife, Natalie; daughters, Gale Adler, Kathy Himsey Overdorff and husband, James, and Joanie Himsey Dougherty and husband, Peter; 18 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Murphy Free Methodist Church with Pastor Tim Huff officiating.

In Lieu of flowers please send donations to Murphy Free Methodist Church for missions to:PO Box 1222, Murphy, NC 28906.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


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