HELEN C. KING MCLEOD

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Helen Carolyn King McLeod, age 80, beloved wife of 61 years to Lawrence Walter McLeod, died on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at her residence.

Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Harold Francis King and Wilma Player King Cox. Mrs. McLeod was a loving wife, mother, nana, sister and friend. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Sumter.

She is survived by three daughters, Laura O'Neal (Joseph), Lisa McLeod (Michael Crouch) and Linda Thomas; two sisters, Patsy Deas and Pamela Davis (Jimmy); two brothers, Gary Cox (Virginia) and Roy Cox (Roxie); eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Scott Thomas; her brother, Warren King (Loren); and her sister, Ann Marsh (Bobby).

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with Chaplain Nathan Falco officiating.

The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home.

The family wishes to thank Caris Hospice of Sumter and the caregivers who worked so hard to allow our loved one to remain in her home and to pass with dignity.

Memorials may be made to MUSC Children's Hospital, 165 Ashley Ave., Charleston, SC 29425 or to a charity of one's choice.

Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.