Doris Helms Orr, 81, of Flat Rock went to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 27, 2023 at her home after an extended illness.
Born in Lincoln County, NC to the late William and Ocie Helms, Doris graduated from Dana High School and Blanton’s Business College. She retired from General Electric after 26 years of service. Doris loved the Lord and was a member of Mud Creek Baptist Church and Good News Sunday School Class.
She is preceded in death by her infant son, Clay Orr and her twin brother, Carroll Helms. Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Walter Orr and three children, Robbie Jones (Dan) of Zirconia, Rhonda Kilpatrick (Mike) of Horse Shoe, and Jon Orr (Pam) of Hendersonville. Doris was also loved by her eight grandchildren, Eli Jones of Zirconia, Elizabeth Jones (Robert) of Mills River, Stephen Orr of Asheville, Logan Kilpatrick (Brittany) of Raleigh, Madison Orr (Kyle) of Dana, Dillon Kilpatrick of Pisgah Forest, Grant Kilpatrick (Hannah) of Forest City, and Jordyn Orr of Hendersonville. Doris’ “Gigi” greatest delight was her four great-grandchildren, Reika Jones, Beckam Orr, Reagan Kilpatrick, and Kanyon Orr. Doris’ large family included five remaining siblings, Junior Helms (Margaret) of Dana, Linda Gilbert (Harold), Brenda Allen (Ken), and Thea Butts (Dan) all of Hendersonville and Gale Nanney (Steve) of Bat Cave. Doris’ heart also had plenty of room for her much-loved eight nieces and seven nephews as well as many great-nieces and nephews.
Doris was known for her amazing baking skills which she used to make her family, friends, and neighbors feel loved and valued! She also had a generous spirit and supported a wide variety of worthwhile causes for many years.
The family will receive friends at Mud Creek Baptist Church on Monday, July 3rd at 1 pm followed by a funeral service at 2 pm. Interment will follow at Oakdale Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.jacksonfuneralservice.com OR by mail C/O Jackson Funeral Service 1101 Greenville Hwy Hendersonville, NC 28792. Please include the name of the deceased on the condolence.
The family has entrusted Jackson Funeral Service with the arrangements.