Helen Mae Miller Kissner of Rose Hill, NC, departed her earthly life on Saturday, March 22, 2025, while a resident of Wallace Health and Rehabilitation in Wallace.  Born on March 17, 1942, she is the daughter of the late John Henry and Isabel Rivenbark Miller.  She was also preceded in death by an infant son--Jeffrey Kissner.

Left to Cherish her memory are her son--Wayne Kissner; sisters--Ann Outlaw of Warsaw, Evelyn Jernigan of Clinton, Catherine Fussell of Rose Hill, and Grace Giddens of Penderlea; granddaughter--Heather York and husband Steven of Dunn; grandchildren--Levy York, Noah York, Ava York, and Chloe York; and best friend--Joy Davis of Rose Hill.

Mrs. Helen was born and grew up in Duplin County.  She operated her beauty shop in Rose Hill for many years, where she met a wealth of people and made many very good friends.  She was a very mild-mannered lady who loved working on the farm or in her garden, where her flowers were her delight.  Her greatest love in life was for her family, with the grandchildren at the center of this love.

A private family graveside service to celebrate her life is set for 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Devotional Gardens of Warsaw, with Reverend Jimmy Johnson officiating.  Padgett Funeral Home is proudly serving the Kissner family.