Helen Adeline Boyce Rouse, age 85, of Rose Hill passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

Born on April 7, 1939, in Somerville, MA, Helen was the daughter of the late Richard Herbert and Emily Adeline Webster Boyce.  She was also preceded in death by her best friend, the love of her life and husband of 59 years, Charles Vernon Rouse, Sr. and their grandson Dillon James Rouse.

Helen was employed with Carolina Savings and Loan in Wallace for over 20 years where she acquired many friends throughout the years.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her children, Charles "Chuck" Rouse, Jr. and wife, Ruth of Raleigh, Richard "Rick" Rouse and wife, Carla of Kenansville, Donald "Donnie" Rouse of Melbourne, Florida and Elizabeth Bell and husband, Dwight of Garland; grandchildren, Leslie Rouse, Logan Bell and fiancée, Angela Ruggles; Aiden Rouse, Ivey Rouse, Casey Rouse, and Landon Bell; brothers, Richard Boyce and wife Phyllis of  Pittsburgh, PA and Robert Boyce of Wilmington MA; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Helen dearly.

Helen was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, and sister.  She enjoyed the simplest things in life, but her greatest joy was family.  Helen always made sure that her family was well taken care of and had whatever they needed.  She was a good cook and made the best chocolate chip cookies ever. With her witty personality and love for people, Helen never met a stranger.  She will surely be missed but treasured memories of Helen will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

An inurnment service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Devotional Garden Mausoleum, Warsaw, North Carolina with the Reverend Jimmy Johnson officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be sent to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or to the charity of your choice.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Wallace, North Carolina.