Helen Geneva Shumate

Helen Geneva Shumate, 82, of Mullens, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley.

Born August 1, 1942, at Covel, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Frances (Sink) Shrewsbury.

Helen loved gardening and loved to talk to her sisters on the phone about gardening. She loved going out to eat and trying all different kinds of restaurants. While she was married to Darrell James Shumate, they loved to travel together.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Shrewsbury; second husband, Darrell James Shumate; and her son, Randall Shrewsbury.

Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Ruth Shrewsbury and Angela Royse and her husband, Andy; three sons, Danny Shrewsbury and his wife, Donna, Cecil Shrewsbury and his wife, Tina, and Jeffrey Shrewsbury and his wife, Lynda; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren; and great great grandchildren; one sister, Lillian Bailey; and one brother, David Shrewsbury and his wife, Ellie.

Services will be 1:00 P.M., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Alpoca Pentecostal Church of God with Rev. Lacy Lusk officiating. Burial will follow in the Rube Howerton Cemetery, Basin.

Friends may call one hour prior to services Thursday at the church.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tyreefuneralhome.com

The family of Helen Shumate is being cared for by Tyree Funeral Home.