Helen Pedigo

Helen Virginia Pedigo, 85, of Cordova formerly of Cardwell, passed away Tuesday at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. She was born in Cardwell, MO., and was a retired EMT who loved to read and work crossword puzzles. Helen was the daughter of the late Homer and Jewel Fletcher Wilkins.

Survivors include son, Charles Pedigo of Lafe; daughter Carla (Munther) Irbash of Cordova; grandsons, Jacob and Jonathon Irbash; sister, Barbara Vaughn of Paragould.

Visitation will be Saturday from 10:30 - 12:00 pm at Heath Funeral Home and the service will begin at 12:00 pm in the chapel of Heath Funeral Home with Adam Bruton officiating. Burial will follow in Cardwell Cemetery.

Lasting memorials are asked to consider St. Jude Children's Hospital or the Cardwell Cemetery fund.

Online tributes: www.heathfuneralhome.com