Flora Helms Coley

Flora Helms Coley, 84, of Albemarle, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at her home. Born on February 26, 1942, in Stanly County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Lee Helms Sr. and Minnie Robertson Helms Morgan. A longtime resident of the area, Flora spent her working years at Wiscasset Mills before retiring.

She is remembered as a devoted mother, sister, and grandmother whose quiet strength and love for her family defined her life. Flora is survived by her children, Melody Coley Huneycutt, Frankie Gale Coley, and Jeffrey Gene Coley; her brothers and sisters, Charlie Lee Helms, Joe Helms, Faye Hartsell, and Hilda Taylor; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lorietta Coley Leigh, her brother Leonard Wayne Helms, and her sister Helen Smith.

Private graveside services were held on Thursday afternoon, March 12, 2026, at Silver Road Baptist Church Cemetery in Oakboro, with Rev. Gene Hopkins officiating.