Helen Irene Kerr

Helen Irene Kerr, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 22, 2024. She was born July 21, 1933, to Robert and Jessie Spence in Dayton, TN. She married R. Linton Kerr in January 1952 of Maryville, TN.

She lived her life based on I Corinthians 13, by investing in and loving her family, children, grandchildren, and friends. She enjoyed sharing her cooking and baking. She was deeply loved by her family and friends. She was a member of Carpenters Campground Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, eight brothers, son-in-law Paul Boone, and grandsons Randy, Jason and Justin.

She is survived by her children, Lynda Boone, Pat (David) Raulston, Wesley (Tina) Kerr, and Linton “Lynn” Kerr; grandchildren, Tammy, Jeff, Lori, Scott, Beth, Nathan, Travis, and Joshua; great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; family member, Carol Morris.

Family and friends will meet at 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 26th at Carpenters Campground Methodist Church Cemetery for a graveside service with Rev. Joshua Kerr and Rev. Ken Tucker officiating.

The family extends thanks to the nurses at Shannondale, Home Health, Hospice, and niece Karen for their care and support.

In lieu of flowers, please make missions donations to Mango Tree Ministries, c/o Grace Point Fellowship, PO Box 6629, Kingsport, TN 37663 or online at gpfkingsport.org designated to Mango Tree Ministries.