Helen Booth Anderson

Helen Booth Anderson of South Boston died on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the age of 83.  She was born in Halifax County on October 21, 1940 to the late Herman E. Booth and the late Julia Allred Booth.  She was preceded in death by her son Jay Morgan "Chipper" Anderson II and husband, J. Morgan Anderson.

She is survived by a granddaughter, Ashten Stephenson; chosen daughter, Tamea Franco; sisters, Sonia B. Childrey, Betty B. Jones and Sharon B. Holt and husband Clyde; brother, Douglas M “Mac” Booth; nieces and nephews; Michael Childrey, Lisa Eakes, Todd Booth, Wendy Booth, Sheri Jones, Kathy Comer and Susan Holt; several great nieces and nephews; a great great nephew & niece and her special grand dog, Shadow.

Helen made her own unique mark during her time on Earth. A devoted wife and mother who lost her son, “Chipper” way too soon but was blessed with a granddaughter for whom she held a fierce unconditional love. Ashten and “Mimi” were best friends and Helen’s influence lives on in her.

As a grandmother and aunt, Helen was adored by every child through generations. Each one was blessed to sit by her side in amazement as she wove magical stories with them as the star! Enchanted mirrors, dragons, time travel and so many twists and turns could be around the next corner at any time. As adults, many continued to adore Helen as a friend, advisor, mentor and confidant knowing she would give you her unfiltered advice, unique insights, and unadulterated opinions but no matter the choices you made, she would be there any time you needed her through thick and thin. The same was true of Helen and her sisters who could be heard laughing and talking for hours as they swapped stories, sought advice, and enjoyed humor that was only theirs to share.  And if you were lucky enough to be chosen family to Helen? You got all the same. Many of Chipper’s college friends are connected with Helen to this day in loyalty to her son and in reverence to her special impact on the people she touches.

Helen was no “regular” woman. She was spiritual with solid Christian roots but not traditionally religious. She believed in a universal God who transcended planets and species, and time, and lives, and was open to all possibilities.  She was a master hypnotherapist, facilitated past life regression, and ran a successful practice for many years in Roanoke, Virginia.  Hours were spent getting to know her clients and enriching their lives with self-understanding and laying down a path for self-love that would allow them the opportunity to conquer old fears and habits, and open their worlds to new possibilities.

“Weirdo” luncheons were hosted for many years, whereby Helen would invite people from outside the main stream to share their discoveries and gifts.  Tables full of folks would gather at her call, eager to learn and grow from those with unique experiences to share.

Helen’s family will gather to receive friends at Brooks Lyon Funeral Home in South Boston, Virginia on Monday July 1, 2024 from 6:00pm until 7:30.

A celebration of life will be hosted in Roanoke later this year.

Helen was an avid reader, who believed in life long learning. Those wishing to give memorials please consider a donation to our public library, Halifax County - South Boston Public Libraries.