Helen Marie (Kelly) Rosser

Helen Marie Kelly Rosser, age 84, of Sanford, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in the comfort of her home.

She was born in Lee County on October 10, 1940 to the late Lee Roy Kelly and Lucy Iola Hipp Kelly.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Rosser and siblings John Henry Barley, Billy Barley, Lee Roy Kelly, Jr., Tommy Kelly, Bobby Kelly, Jessie Wicker, Betty Mae Morrison, Barbara O’Quinn  and Lois Wallace.  She was a proud graduate of Deep River School and enjoyed being a member of the basketball team. In her early years, she was a selfless caretaker, offering love and support to many in her family and community. Her compassionate nature led her to return to school at Central Carolina Technical College, where she earned her LPN degree. Caring for others became not just her profession, but her ministry. Helen had a deep love for her family, particularly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were the light of her life. She also enjoyed watching and caring for the hummingbirds in her yard, playing her favorite card game, canasta, and was known for her famous homemade carrot cakes that always brought joy to the table. Her love, kindness, and devotion will be deeply missed.

Helen is survived by her sons Tim Rosser (Sharon) and Jeff Rosser (Beth), both of Sanford; sister Catherine Williams of Sanford; grandchildren Crystal Hunter (Matt), Brittany Phillips (Mark), Josh Rosser (Hunter) and Grant Rosser (Kristen) and great-grandchildren Colton and Camden Hunter, Brady Phillips, Levi Rosser and Everly Rosser.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.  Entombment will be in Lee Memory Gardens at a later date.  Friends will be received at the family home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Christians United Outreach Center (for BackPack Pals program) P.O. Box 2217, Sanford, NC 27331 and/or Helping Hands Clinic, 409 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC 27330

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