Mary Helen Sipe

Mary Helen Sipe, age 75, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday evening July 29, 2017, at her home. Born in Alexander County to the late Ray Edward and Patricia Jolly Deal, she was a graduate of Wilkes Community College with an Associate Degree in Accounting. She was employed at The Taylorsville Box Factory, Carolina Glove and was a Census Worker for many years. Helen attended Unity Christian Church in Stony Point. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four brothers, Harry, Steve, Norris, and Connie Deal.
Helen will be remembered for her love of family and her enjoyment of her flower and vegetable gardens. She was a talented cook. She loved to travel.
She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Hayden Franklin Sipe. Helen will be cherished by two daughters, Penny Costner and husband Dale of Taylorsville and Lisa Thomas and husband Todd of Greensboro, as well as an only son Todd Sipe of Taylorsville. Mrs. Sipe has four grandchildren, Heather Raymond and husband Michael of Concord, Victoria Fox and husband Landon of Taylorsville, Skyler and Shelby Thomas of Greensboro, two great grandchildren Elliana and Elijah Raymond, of Concord along with a number of nieces and nephews. She also had a special place in her heart for the family pet "Maxie".
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 from 4:00 - 5:45 p.m. at Unity Christian Church in Stony Point, with a memorial service following at 6:00 p.m. The Rev. Scott Hammer will officiate. Inurnment will be with the family.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Unity Christian Church, 7860 N.C. Hwy. 90, Stony Point, N.C. 28678