Johnnie Faye “Pat” Lewis Helton, 84, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at her home in Charleston, surrounded by her family. She was born in Cleveland on Nov. 4, 1936, daughter of the late John M. Lewis and Ethel M. Boss Lewis.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three sisters, Virginia L. Lewis Vincent (Arnold), Gertrude Trudy “Gertie” Lewis (Jack) and Jeri Lewis Green (E.L.); two brothers, Albert Zallie Lewis and Stanley P. Lewis (Betty); and two nephews-in-law, Sam Allen and Dickie Painter.
Pat leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 61 years, Bobby J. Helton; daughter and her husband, Ginger Celeste Helton Green & Lamar; one son, Bobby “Todd” Helton; one brother, Teddy W. Lewis; one sister-in-law, Betty Mashburn; four grandchildren, Chelsea L. Helton Hancock (Jon), Logan D. Helton, Briton C. Helton and Chandler A. Collette; special niece, Kaye Allen; three other nieces, Connie Painter, Darlene Caylor and Jane Fowler; four nephews, Chris Green, Keith Green (Joyce), David Lewis (Stacy), Stacy’s daughter, Brittany and Kenny Lewis (Cynthia); numerous other extended family members, her “Birthday Gals”; and a host of special friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening March 9 from 5-7 p.m. in the Cleveland chapel of Companion Funeral Home, 2415 Georgetown Road, NW in Cleveland.
A private family graveside will be held in the Union Grove Church of God Cemetery, with the Reverend Keith Watson officiating.
Share a memory of Pat and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral Home is honored to assist her family with these arrangements.