Helen Yeargan

Helen Peterson Yeargan, 90, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior November 12 2015 surrounded by her family. Born September 20 1925 in Selma, Alabama to Laura Helen and Moton Henry Peterson she was a radiant Christian and loving example to her family. She was a lifelong member of Church Street United Methodist Church. She had the hands and the heart of a servant and touched many lives and left many cherished memories. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Thomas and Moton Peterson, and her sister, Frances Sanderson. She is survived by two children, Dean Yeargan McNeely (Jim) and Jim Yeargan; seven grandchildren, Josh McNeely (Jennifer), Jake McNeely (Angel), Jamie McNeely, Helen McNeely Hall (Carson), Burton Yeargan (Heather), Laura Yeargan Bohannon (Brad), Kathryn Yeargan Cooper (Brad); eight great