Peggy Jean Winkler Helms passed away on November 19th 2021. Mrs. Helms was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to the late Charles Woodrow Winkler and Rachel Juanita Smith. She worked many years with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, and was the owner of Suntanz Tanning Salon in Mount Holly. Mrs. Helms was active in the National Organization of Women, the Mount Holly Community Relief Organization. She loved feeding all Gods critters and creatures. Mrs. Helms was predeceased by her husband Ronald Steve Helms, and two daughters Lisa Helms Welch and Teresa Helms Scott-Ellis . Mrs. Helms is survived by her grandchildren Melissa Chaney (Howard), Steve Mayberry (Ally), Matthew Mayberry (Ginni), Samuel Murphy (Ellie), and Robert Hampton Jr. also eight Great Grandchildren. She wanted to give Special Thanks to her neighbor and friend Diego Polanco for his love and care, also Stephanie Runyon, and Regina "Rosie" Ratchford. The Helms family has requested memorials be made to the Gaston County Humane Society 114 Ledford Drive, Gastonia, North Carolina 28056
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