Helena Mae Adkins, 91, of Salt Rock, passed away November 12, 2026. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor John Gue and Pastor Robert Hatfield. Burial will be in Baylous Cemetery. She was born October 25, 1935, in Salt Rock, a daughter of the late Eustace Hatfield and Verda Allene Childers Hatfield. She became a member of Madison United Baptist Church on February 19, 1955 where she served as the church secretary for many years. She also was a retired cook from Salt Rock Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Ronald Adkins; son, Perry Adkins; and daughter-in-law, Teresa Adkins. She is survived by two daughters, Teresa Pack (Tim) of Salt Rock and LaDenna Johnson (Steve) of West Hamlin; six grandchildren, Derrick Pack, Megan Midkiff, Breanna Ramey, Ronnie Adkins, Nicole Adkins, and Krystal Elder; six great-grandchildren, Kynlee Pack, Anna Pack, Emsley Midkiff, Adley Midkiff, Madelynn Ramey, and Milo Ramey; and loving neighbors, Jason, Georgie, Savannah, and Aaron Pritt. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday prior to the service. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
