Mrs. Helen Russell Kee (Teat), 61, departed this life on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Atrium Pineville.

She was born on August 8, 1963, in Cleveland County, NC to the late James J'Neal Russell and Bettie Odoms Russell.

Helen worked for several years during her lifetime. She worked at Carillon Assisted Living, Impact Furniture and Cleveland Mills until her health declined. Helen loved to sing, dance, and cook for her family, especially on Sundays. She lived her life to the fullest with no regrets and was the life of the party. She loved spending time with her loving husband, and she cherished her twin daughters and grandchildren.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, James and Bettie Odoms Russell; sisters, Velma Lee Bailey Russell, Jean Ann Russell Bell; and a brother, Willie James Russell.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 36 years James Kee of Lawndale, NC; twin daughters, Whitney Russell (Quentin) and Britney Russell (Gerod) both of Shelby, NC; grandchildren, Azaria Lee, Montiauna Lee, Cameron Russell, Jariyah Kimble, and Ja'Siyah Kimble, all of Shelby, NC; sisters, Betty Jean Brooks, Mary Mason, and Linda Russell, all of Shelby, NC; Lizzie Russell of Lawndale, NC; brothers, Richard Russell and Wilbur (Bill) Russell, both of Shelby, NC; sisters in law, Peggy Kee Spencer, Jacqueline Kee Wingate, Starletta Kee Hairston, and Mary Kee; brother in law Hercules Kee; special cousin, Roland Odoms; special bonus daughter, Skyler Swint; a host of nieces, nephews, stepchildren, step grandchildren, family and friends; special friends, Jasper and Forrestine Hopper, Tessia Logan, Lynn Byrd, Bessie Lockhart, Doris Haynes, Scottie Webber, Carmen Tipps, and Sarondra Williams. Enloe Mortuary was in charge of the services.