
Wyllene S. Hellams
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Wyllene S. Hellams, 98, died July 12, 2020. Mrs. Hellams was born on April 5, 1922 to William Tullie and Trellie Coleman Scarborough in Cadwell, GA.
Mrs. Hellams married Robert Teague Hellams in 1945 and in 1950 they made their home in Greenwood, SC. She was employed with Greenwood Mills for 29 years. Mr. and Mrs. Hellams were founding members of Fraser Presbyterian Church. She was an accomplished gardener and cook, and enjoyed ballroom dancing.
She is survived by her son John Tyler Hellams (Carolyn), two sisters, one brother, seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Hellams was predeceased by her husbands, Robert Teague Hellams and Harold Lewis Turner, and by her son Warren Baxley Hellams. She was also predeceased by three brothers and one sister.
A private family service will be held graveside at Greenwood Memorial Gardens Thursday, July 16, 2020.
The family would like to thank the staff of Emerald Gardens for their care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Emerald Gardens, 201 Overland Drive, Greenwood, SC 29646.
For online condolences, please visit www.blythfuneralhome.com
Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the Hellams family.
