Helen Earley Dudley, 99, of Christiansburg, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. Our family is so grateful for the time we had with her.
She was born in Montgomery County on May 20, 1921, to the late Martha Gordon Earley and George Washington Earley.
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 67 years, Melvin M. Dudley; a son, Morris W. Dudley; a daughter, Margaret Dudley Preston; brothers Jim, John, Frank, and Wilson Earley; and sisters Delia Smith, Pearl Akers, Lucy Akers, and Hazel Oliver.
Surviving are her daughters, Carolyn DeHart (Edgar)and Evelyn Ratcliffe; daughter-in-law Maxine C. Dudley; son-in-law Donald G. Preston; grandchildren Edgar H. DeHart, Jr. (Tabitha), Stephanie Carico, Donald G. Preston, Jr., Brian Ratcliffe (Melissa) and Christina Dudley; and six great-grandchildren.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to Good Samaritan Hospice (especially Denise, Kayla and Brittney) for their outstanding care of our mother during the last three months.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to the Shawsville Rescue Squad or Good Samaritan Hospice. Services will be private. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.