Betty Marie Helsley

November 21, 1945 - August 10, 2019

Betty Marie Helsley, 73, of Woodstock, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 15, 2019, 11:00 AM at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Middletown. Reverend Freddie Helsley will officiate. Mrs. Helsley was born November 21, 1945, in Winchester, daughter of the late Walter Lee Sampson and Callie Grandle Sampson. She received an Associate Degree from Bridgewater College and was a member of St. Luke Brethren Church. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert Lee Helsley Sr. whom she married on February 2, 1963; three sons, Robert Lee Helsley Jr. of Edinburg, Matthew T. (Toad) Helsley of Woodstock and Jerry Wayne Helsley of Mt. Jackson; daughter, Mary Beth Stuart of Woodstock; two sisters, Diane Reedy of Toms Brook and Brenda Chavez of Strasburg; brother, Walter L. (Maxie) Sampson of Woodstock; 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Betty Helsley Funeral Fund, c/o Valley Funeral Service, 14116 S. Middle Road, Edinburg, VA 22824. Betty was a loving mother and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be left at www.valleyfs.com Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home, Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg, VA.