Helen Carr

Mary Helen Carr, age 79, a long time beautician in Athens, TN, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, January 11, 2023 at Athens Life Care Center in Athens, TN.

Mrs. Carr was born June 15, 1943 in Jackson County, TN to the late Dibrell and Ruby Masters Carlile.  She went on to hold a longtime career as a hairdresser in Athens, TN and surrounding areas.  Helen was a member of East Athens Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Charles Thomas Carr; brother, Jimmy Carlile (Beverly).  She is survived by her brothers, Bobby Carlile (Janice), Johnny Carlile (Diane) and David Carlile.

Survivors include her two sons and daughters-in-law, Darryl and Carla Jo Carr of Riceville and Ray and Serena Carr of Riceville.  Also included are 5 grandchildren, Elizabeth Calicutt, Joseph Carr, James Carr, Amanda Howard and Cody Williams; 9 Great-Grandchildren, Matthew Howard, Tucker Carr, Brylei Howard, Davis Calicutt, Adelynn Carr, Marshall Howard, Lane Calicutt, Maeleigh Williams, and Maisyn Williams.

Funeral servcies will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home in Athens TN with burial in McMinn Memory Gardens, immediately following at 3:00 PM.  The family will receive friends on Sunday from 12-2 at the funeral home.  Services will be officiated Rev. Scott Leamon.

Joseph Carr, James Carr, Jamie Howard, Steven Calicutt, John Rader and Cody Williams will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses, CNAs, and other staff at Athens Life Care Center and Caris Healthcare for the care they've provided Helen and the family through this difficult time.

We will love you forever, Mamaw Helen.

Those unable to attend may leave condolences at www.layack-hobbs/obituaries/Helen-Carr

Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.