FUQUAY-VARINA — Kathleen Query Helms, 85, originally from Kannapolis, died Tuesday (Jan. 16, 2007) at Windsor Point Retirement Home, where she had lived since 1999.

Her husband of 53 years, Spurgeon T. Helms, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Helms was the daughter of the late James Alexander and Fannie Orr Query, Concord.

Survivors include daughters Kathy Helms Baker and Myra Helms Fulmer, both of Angier; brothers Fred A. Query, Kannapolis, and Charles C. Query, Salisbury; sister Helen Query Barham, Florida; and two grandchildren.

Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, conducted by Dr. Thomas Cabaniss. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. today (Jan. 17, 2007), Lady’s Funeral Home, Kannapolis.