Mary Helen Justice, 77, of Columbus, North Carolina, passed away Aug. 9, 2018.

She was the loving wife of Clifton West Justice Sr. and the daughter of the late Margaret Davis Hill. 

In addition to her husband of 58 years, she leaves behind to honor her memory one son, Clifton West Justice Jr.; two daughters, Deborah Suzanne Skeparnis and her husband, George Skeparnis, and Panzy Candy Justice. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Katerina G. Skeparnis, David Andrew Justice, Eleni G. Skeparnis, Westley Allen Broom, Sophia Marie G. Skeparnis, Caleb Lee Zahn; and great-grandchildren, Alexander West-Jay Justice and Natalie Mae Justice; one brother, Eddie Hill; and by two sisters, Janice Goodyear and Linda Stepp. 

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Midway Baptist Church in Columbus, officiated by the Rev. Peter McDonald.

The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. before the service at the church.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of the arrangements.