Helen Elizabeth Lane

  Helen Elizabeth Lane, born June 12, 1932, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 27, 2025.

Known lovingly as "Granny," Helen was the heart of her family. She took great pride in being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her home was always filled with warmth, good food, and love. She enjoyed bingo and card games, but nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her family. Helen had a special gift for making holidays memorable and making everyone feel at home.

Helen is survived by her daughter Penny Chaffin and husband J.D. Chaffin; her son Raymond Earl Lane Jr. and wife Donna Lane; sisters Lue B Harris and Faye Trotman; her granddaughter Shannon Reith and husband Hunter; her great-grandchildren Shane Hamlett and Dakotah, Brenton Hamlett and Deanna, and Ciara Noel Hamlett; and her great-great-grandchildren Abigail, Oakleigh, and James.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father Wilbur and Addie Drake and brothers Pete, Marvin, and Gene Drake; Sisters, Ruby Dunn and Frances White; her beloved husband, Raymond Earl Lane Sr; and her cherished great-granddaughter, Brooke Abigail Hamlett.

Helen's legacy of love, family, and togetherness will live on in all who were blessed to know her.

A graveside service will be held Friday, January 2nd, at 1:00 P.M. at the Bowen Family Cemetery. The Family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery.

Arrangements are by Farmville Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.farmvillefh.com.

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