obituariesFebruary 5, 2025

Helen Ray (Millikan) Lynn, 80, of Blytheville, AR, passed away on January 23, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, and friend, Helen cherished her family and faith. A memorial service will be held on February 1st.

Helen Ray (Millikan) Lynn

Helen Ray (Millikan) Lynn 80, of Blytheville, AR passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her home with her husband by her side.

Helen was born on October 11, 1944, in Caruthersville, MO, the daughter of the late James and Pauline (Lane) Millikan. She married Charles Lynn on October 21, 1961, at Nazarene Church in Caruthersville. To this union three sons were born Charles, Jeff and Michael, they were loved and cherished and a strong bond remains with this family. Charles and Helen started life together in the Bootheel of Missouri and then moved to Humboldt TN, and later to Wynne AR for 27 years and then back to this area and rooted in Blytheville Arkansas since 2012 creating friendships with church and neighbors in all these places. Helen was a member of the Holland Baptist Church in Holland MO. She is known for her love of Christ and her Christian walk shined as a wife, mother, and dear friend to many. She enjoyed fishing, and her quick-witted personality was always telling a joke, she also had a love for dancing.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents James and Pauline, 3 brothers James, Cleveland, and Ted Millikan, and 1 sister Tressie Ramsey.

Her memory will be cherished by her husband Charles.

3 sons: Charles Ray Lynn and his wife Carolyn of Nixa, MO

Jeff Lynn and his wife Cathy of Franklin, TN

Michael Lynn and his wife Teressa of Alexander, AR

8 Grandchildren and 9 Great-Grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Holland Baptist Church in Holland, MO with John Earl Dunavant officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 am on the same day.

In lieu of flowers the request memorials be made to the Holland Baptist Church PO Box A Holland, MO 63853.

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