Janice Eileen Helton Diehl
October 2, 1946 – August 16, 2023
Archer Lodge – Janice “ Jan” Eileen Helton Diehl, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday. She was born in Sherman County, KS, to the late Howard Wayne & Ellen Blake Helton. She will forever be remembered as a wonderful mother, mema, mimi, grandma and homemaker to her children, grandchildren as well as her siblings whom she helped raise. Jan enjoyed sewing in her free time, she loved serving others even if it meant she went without. She was devoted to making a change and change the lives of those she loved and to those that loved her. In addition to her parents, Jan is preceded in death by her husband Roland “Ron” Diehl, and daughter, Jackie French of Idaho Falls, ID, sister, Judy Diehl.
She is survived by her children, Monty Diehl (Caroline) of Archer Lodge, Sue Ellen Lutz of Edmond, OK, Katrina Strumhaus of Kansas City, MO, sisters, Joyce Armstrong, Jennifer Brucker (James) and Linda Todd, brothers, James Helton (Barbara), John Helton (Ann), and Joe Helton (Tammy). 10 Grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Flowers welcomed or memorials may be made to Baptist Tabernacle Church.
The funeral service will be held at 3 pm, Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Baptist Tabernacle Church, 1599 NC Hwy 231, Wendell. Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 2–3 pm in the family ministry center. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W Third St., Wendell, NC, 27591
6 Comments
In my experience, there are few people who you can definitively say are going to heaven, but Aunt Jan is undoubtedly part of that elite group!
She never met a person in need that she wasn’t willing to help, or a kid she couldn’t entertain. During holidays she managed to keep all the nephews and nieces out of trouble, and perhaps, more amazingly, productive on one craft project or another.
Aunt Jan had an easy smile, a ready laugh, and a warm heart. I was lucky to have known her, and she will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Monty and all of her immediate family.
It is a sad time for everyone down here on earth…but our loss is heaven’s gain!
Aunt Jan was the kind of person you so rarely meet. She had enough love for everyone. Strangers became friends and friends became family. Bill really captured her magic I am so sorry you had to lose her so soon after your dad and Jackie. You and your family will be in my prayers.
So sweet & compassionate. Yes, Heaven has gained another Angel. Prayers for you all.
Jan and I talked almost everyday, she was a good friend. She was loved by many, she was a great Sunday School teacher to my grandchildren. She will be truly missed!
Aunt Jan Heaven gained another angel. What a women kind caring and a heart of gold and silver. So many good memories laughs and smiles and so much love. Praying for everyone else she has impacted as well. Love Rebecca Helton and the boys.
I WILL MISS MY SISTER, JAN. WE WERE VERY CLOSE, WE TALKED DAILY AND PRAYED FOR OTHERS, FORGAVE OTHERS . TALK ABOUT HOW IT WOULD BE FOR US. WE TALKED ABOUT ME GOING TO HER HOUSE FOR COUPLE MONTHS. I WAS GOING TO SUPRISZE HER AND GO IN OCTOBER , GUESS SHE WAS READY FOR HER VACATION IN HEAVEN. I LOVE YOU JAN AND ALWAYS WILL YOUR SISTER
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