Helen Dugger

Helen Dugger, age 82, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away peacefully in her home after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, March 26. 2026.  

Helen was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  A long time member of Valley View Methodist Church.  Best known for her generous spirit and always extending a helping hand to those in need, never expecting anything in return.  She instilled kindness, hard work and perserverance in all of her family, Whom she had a strong bond with and enjoyed spendiing time with.  An avid gardener and flower enthusiast, she was most happy when outside on a sunny day.  

Those left to cherish Helen's memory include her daughter, Beverly Graybeal; grandkids, Cody Graybeal and wife Mallarie, Kelcey Graybeal and husband Clayton Odell; great grandkids, Emilia and George Graybeal; sisters, Betty Jean Warren, Peggy Horne and husband Jerry; and Carolyn Proffit and husband Tim; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Florence Wilcox, Betty Greenwell, Bonnie English, and Steve and Kay Tripplet.

Helen is preceded in death by her mother and father, Ruth and Luther Icenhour; brothers, Doug Icenhour and Joe Icenhour. 

A graveside service for Helen will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Phillippi Cemetery with Chris Hughes officiating.   

Mark 12:30-31

30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.[a]31 The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'[b] There is no commandment greater than these."

Online condolences and memories may be sent to the family through our website at www.huxlipfordfh.com.

Hux & Lipford Funeral Home 300 West Main Street Mountain City, Tennessee is honored to serve the family of Helen Dugger.