Margie L. Helton-age 83 of Washburn went to be with the Lord Friday morning, February 23, 2018. She was a member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. James Earl Helton; daughter, Betty (Helton) Beeler, brothers, Billy, Hue Gene, Jerry and Robert Graves.

Survivors: sons, Joe Ronald Helton and wife, Stella of Tazewell; Danny Helton and wife, Marian of Washburn; daughter, Darlene Garner and husband, Jason of Pigeon Forge; brothers, Johnny Graves and wife, Jean of Washburn; Paul Graves and wife, Jean of Georgia; Fourteen grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral service 2 P.M. Monday, February 26, 2018, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Clarence Nicley officiating with music by The Hurst Family and Kristy Mixon. Interment will follow at the Helton-Graves Cemetery, Washburn. Pallbearers: Ernest Nicely, Freddy Yadon, Joey Helton, Fred Yadon, Randall Graves, Mark Keaton. Honorary Pallbearer: Jason Garner. The family will receive friends 5-7 P.M. Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.