Helen Lafrance Orr
November 2, 1919 - November 22, 2020
Helen Lafrance Orr left this earth to dance with the angels on November 22, 2020 at 9:20 AM at the Mayfield Health and Rehab Center in Mayfield, KY, on the same day a play in New York City was being performed about her – Tell My Bones. Ms. Helen was born November 2, 1919 in Graves County to the late Frank and Lillie Mae Ligon Orr. Ms. Orr was a well known local folk artist who won the Governors’ award in 2011 for her work. Ms. Orr is preceded in death by her parents – Frank & Lillie Mae Orr; three sisters – Harriett Jones, Artie Trice and Ruth Young; one niece that she raised as her own – Lorraine Lawson. She leaves behind to cherish her memories – nieces, nephews, several cousins, and a host of friends and faithful caregiver - Wanda Stubblefield. Private services will be held at Brown Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY with Rev. Lucille Hayes officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens
Helen Lafrance Orr left this earth to dance with the angels on November 22, 2020 at 9:20 AM at the Mayfield Health and Rehab Center in Mayfield, KY, on the same day a play in New York City was being performed about her – Tell My Bones. Ms.... View Obituary & Service Information