Jeffie Lee Thompson Hellums

Of Violet Hill, Arkansas

Jeffie Lee Thompson Hellums, daughter of the late Ellis Eldon Thompson and Artie Irene Thompson, was born January 13, 1941 at Twin Creek, Arkansas. She departed this life June 17, 2020 at her daughter's home in Batesville, Arkansas at the age of 79 years, 5 months and 4 days. She was united in marriage to Thomas Jackson Hellums May 30, 1959 and together they raised four children. She spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, homemaker and friend. She was employed by Violet Hill School District as Dietary Supervisor. She retired after 25 years of employment. She was of the Church of Christ faith and a member of Millcrest Church of Christ.

Jeffie is survived by four children: Kay Rush (Brody Hubbard) of Batesville, Gaye Arnold (Danny Franks) of Melbourne, Melanie Hellums (Demmie Arnold) of Sidney, Lyndell Hellums (Inez) of Memphis, Tennessee; one sister: Sue Jones (Buddy) of Bryant; two aunts: Faye Stapleton and Jaclyn Thompson of Newport; ten grandchildren: Savannah Simpson, Colby Adkins, Jessica Goines, Samantha Tate, Gracie Hellums, Blake Hellums, Brady Hellums, Jackie Reyes, Joseph Hellums; 14 great grandchildren: Chloe, Lynlee, Jorden, Kiersten, Sarah, Dalton, Maycee Taylor, Kaden, Kinley, Kensi, Kali, Emma and Gunner; one great great grandson: Haskin; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and many good friends. He was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 50 years: Thomas Hellums; a brother-in-law: Billy Hellums and an infant brother.

Visitation and graveside funeral service will be Friday, June 19. Visitation will be held at Eddie's Family Funeral Home from 1-2 p.m. Graveside funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at New Liberty Cemetery with Gerald Coleman officiating.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Anna Gipson, Debbie Miller and all of Jeffie's nurses.

Memorials may be made to: Paragould Children's Home, 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, Arkansas 72450.

Pallbearers: Brady Hellums, Dalton Tate, Chris Goines, Chris Simpson, Colby Adkins, Danny Franks.