Carol Sue Helton, 79, of Westport, passed away at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July
27, 2023 at her residence. She was born on September 23, 1943 in Marion County,
the daughter of James O. and Bernice M. (Hauersperger) Colvin. She was raised in
Hayden and graduated from Seymour High School in 1961. She received her
Bachelor’s Degree in 1964 from Indiana State University and her Master’s Degree
from Indiana University. Carol was a librarian and teacher for the Bartholomew
Consolidated School Corporation for 40 years. She was a member of the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church in Millhousen and taught CCD classes. She was a
member of the Decatur County Library Board and attended the Spirit of Women.
She was a lifetime member of the National Education Association and was also a
member of the Indiana State Teacher’s Association and Euchre Club. She enjoyed
reading, riding her bicycle and cooking. She married Charlie Helton on January
30, 1965 in Seymour, Indiana. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Charlie
Helton; her daughter, Heather Lynn (Bradley) Weaver of Westport; sisters, Jeanne
Day of Columbus and Donna Sullivan of Seymour; brothers, Dan Colvin of Columbus
and John Colvin of Indianapolis and her granddaughter, Mariah Weaver. She was
preceded in death by parents, Orville and Bernice Colvin; her brothers, Kenny
and Jim Colvin and her sisters, Louise, Betty and Mary Kay. A private Mass will
be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church in Millhousen with Father Binu Matthew officiating. Burial will
take place on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Helton Cemetery, 2618 W.
Ox Road, Scottsburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church or the Alzheimer’s Association through the funeral
home. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.bassgasper.com