Mrs. Ruth Helen Chavis, age 75, of Fairmont went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April, 18 2021 after an illness at MUSC Hospital in Florence SC. She was born on February 16, 1946 in Pembroke, NC in Robeson County.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Rogers and Katie Locklear Rogers, her (5) sisters, Lois Rogers Jones, Thelma Rogers Lowery, Beatrice Rogers Jones, Virginia Rogers Goodwin, and Gladys Rogers Locklear; her (3) brothers, Car Rogers, Kermet Rogers, and Gene Rogers.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her spouse J.C. Chavis Sr. of the home, (1) son, Jacky Goodwin of Hoke Co.; (2) step-daughters, Vertis Chavis Mitchell (Alfonsa), Sharon Chavis, all of Fairmont and (3) step-sons, J.C. Chavis Jr., Dallas Chavis of Fairmont and James R. Chavis of Charlotte, NC; (1) sister, Connie Rogers Locklear of Raeford, (18) step grandchildren and (11) step great grandchildren. A special nurse and a friend Debbie. A special cousin, Randy Freeman, who assisted in every possible way. A special daughter, Vertis who assisted in every possible way, and as host of relatives and friends.

Helen was a very clean homemaker. If you visited her, she wanted to make sure you felt comfortable. She would ask if you needed anything to drink or wanted anything to eat. She was a very special person and she was loved by many who knew her. She will be highly missed

A walk-through visitation will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 12-3pm at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont.

A Graveside service will be held Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 2pm at the Chavis Family Cemetery