Helen Ann Prince Shearin

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Helen Ann Prince Shearin, 62, of 128 Wood Glen Road died Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Halifax Regional Medical Center after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Mrs. Shearin was born November 21, 1947 in Greensville County, Virginia to Calvin and Helen Slagle Prince. She loved her sewing factory and was the co-owner of Roanoke Sportswear for 27 years. Mrs. Shearin loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was also a very giving person.

Mrs. Shearin was preceded in death by her brother: Melvin Prince.

Mrs. Shearin is survived by her husband of fifteen years: Donnie Shearin of the home; her parents: Calvin and Helen Prince of Emporia, VA; her son: Darryl Clemmons and his wife Jennifer of Roanoke Rapids; her daughter: Jeannie Rybicki and her husband Joseph of Roanoke Rapids; grandchildren: Hailey Clemmons, Justin Miles and Tanner Miles all of Roanoke Rapids; two sisters: Daisy Mae Gordon and her husband Linwood of Emporia, VA, and Nancy Walker and her Bobby of Roanoke Rapids; sister-in-law: Shirley Prince of Emporia, VA.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 21, 2009 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Henry Stephens officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 20, 2009 from 7-8:30 p.m at the funeral home and other times at 366 Airbase Road.

Memorials may be to American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834..