Roberta Faye Helton

Roberta Faye Smith Helton, age 88, of Gray, KY, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Born in Lee County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Fred Smith and Orpha Cleo West Smith. On May 31, 1955, Roberta married the love of her life, Dallas Reed Helton, and together they shared 55 years of marriage.

Roberta loved her family deeply and had a caring heart for those around her. She was a caretaker to many and enjoyed cooking, canning, and simply spending time with the people she loved. Above all, Roberta was devoted to her faith. She was a lifelong member of Indian Creek Baptist Church, a place that meant so much to her and where she loved to serve and help however she could.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Reed Helton; son, Donnie Helton; granddaughter, Rebekah Helton; great-granddaughter, Brittany Helton; and brother, Jimmy Wayne Smith.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna Helton (David); son, Bruce Helton (Pamela); three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers, Ewell Smith (Diana) and Ulys Smith (Lisa); special cousin, Mack Duke Bowers; and many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends who will cherish her memory.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, and from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Her funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home with Rev. Mike Fuson and Rev. Jimmy Siler officiating. Burial will follow at Sexton Cemetery in Gray, KY.

Serving as pallbearers will be Matt Bargo, David Martin, Braydon Carpenter, Luke Gaddis, Levi Gaddis, and Stanley Blevins.

Arrangements are entrusted to Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Messages of condolence may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com.