Emma Lonnie Ray-Helms, age 77, of Talladega passed away on February 8, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Eva Mae and William Theron Chappelear; husband, Robert Helms; sister, Helen Davidson. She was a Registered Nurse for many years. She was an artist who loved to paint and draw, and she loved traveling and going on cruises.
She is survived by her son James Ray; Stepchildren, Kim (Daniel) Lackey and Chris (April) Helms; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Annette (Rodger) Darden; brothers, Bill (Jane) Chappelear and Bob (Jean) Chappelear.