Obituary for Helen Sink (Pillow)
Helen Pillow Sink, 91, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2020. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by son Ronald A. Sink (Debbie); daughters Cathy Layman (Dennis) and Carolyn Sink; grandchildren Heather Sink, Amy Bayse, Andrew Sink, Sara Cubberley, and Ian McCoy; great-grandson Keegan Steyn. She is also survived by sister Phyllis Wyatt of Las Vegas, Nevada.
She was preceded in death by parents Willie H. and Madaline Pillow; husband Herman A. (Jimmy) Sink, infant twin daughters Dinah Lynn and Donna Gwen, and her beloved cat Sadie.
Helen was employed by Roanoke County Schools as a Teacher Aide for 33 years. She was often blessed by visits from her former students.
She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Salem.
Helen enjoyed gardening, flowers, bird watching, and sharing moments with neighbors, friends, and family. She was a talented seamstress and crocheted numerous blankets and throws. Her greatest joy was her time spent with family.
Her family would like to thank the loving and supportive care teams of Encompass Health, Generation Solutions, Good Samaritan Hospice, as well as Dr. Adrienne Kinsey and staff.
Due to the current pandemic, a celebration of life will be held later.
In lieu of flowers, an expression of sympathy and love may be made in Helen’s name to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Rd., SW, Roanoke, VA 24018 or www.goodsamhospice.org.
The family wishes you to honor your own family by remembering that the most precious gift you can give to your loved ones, especially the elderly, is your time.
Thank you to all for your love and support.
She was preceded in death by parents Willie H. and Madaline Pillow; husband Herman A. (Jimmy) Sink, infant twin daughters Dinah Lynn and Donna Gwen, and her beloved cat Sadie.
Helen was employed by Roanoke County Schools as a Teacher Aide for 33 years. She was often blessed by visits from her former students.
She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Salem.
Helen enjoyed gardening, flowers, bird watching, and sharing moments with neighbors, friends, and family. She was a talented seamstress and crocheted numerous blankets and throws. Her greatest joy was her time spent with family.
Her family would like to thank the loving and supportive care teams of Encompass Health, Generation Solutions, Good Samaritan Hospice, as well as Dr. Adrienne Kinsey and staff.
Due to the current pandemic, a celebration of life will be held later.
In lieu of flowers, an expression of sympathy and love may be made in Helen’s name to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Rd., SW, Roanoke, VA 24018 or www.goodsamhospice.org.
The family wishes you to honor your own family by remembering that the most precious gift you can give to your loved ones, especially the elderly, is your time.
Thank you to all for your love and support.