Ada Juanita Helmich, 91, of Waynesboro, MS, passed away on April 19, 2016, at her residence.
She was born on September 18, 1924, to John and Lola (Lafferty) Gipson in Sweetwater, TX.
Juanita is survived by her daughter, Annitta Waltman; sons, Richard Waltman, Sam Waltman, Freeman (Sharon) Waltman, John (Janice) Waltman, Roger (Terry) Waltman, and Larry (Kathy) Waltman; sisters, Patricia Conner and Glenda Ruth Dearman; 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Edward Waltman; second husband, Herbert Helmich; brothers, Lamar Gipson and Billy Ray Gipson; and sister, Wanda Nell Franks.
Visitation was held Monday, April 25, 2016, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm at Abundant Life Church in Waynesboro, MS.
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 25, 2:00 pm at the Abundant Life Church with Dr. Andy Olsen and Rev. James Murphey officiating. Burial took place in the Shady Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery.
Online condolences can be given at www.wrightsfuneral.com.
