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Martha Chappell Helms
Martha Chappell Helms or “Kaye” as she was lovingly known, passed away August 4, 2025 in Moyock, NC where she was a popular resident at the Currituck House. Martha Kaye was preceded in death by her parents, Matthew and Betty Chappell as well as her beloved husband Jack Helms; her sister, Leona; her three brothers Joe, Earson, and Sam; and her son-in-law, Mike Price.
Martha Kaye was born in Hertford, NC and moved to Currituck as a child. She graduated from Dr. W.T. Griggs School. Eventually, Martha Kaye and Jack opened and successfully ran Helms Grocery in Jarvisburg, NC for over 20 years. Mary Kaye’s claim to fame was her love of family and her cooking. Everyone was welcome in her home and she fed them well.
Martha Kaye is survived by two daughters, Sharon Price (Lee) of Jarvisburg; Jackie Price of Duncan’s Creek, NC; one son, Frank Helms and beloved daughter-in-law Brenda-also of Jarvisburg; six grandchildren Megan, Chris, Jack; Josh, Hollie, and Hillary six great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Martha Kaye was the best Mama and Nanny ever!
The memorial service will be held Thursday August 7, 2025 at 11 am at Poplar Branch Baptist Church. Pastor David Wallace will officiate. Please share a message of comfort at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.
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I loved this lady...we had so many good times together years ago. Praying for the family...
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was so sweet. I pray for peace and comfort.
Deepest sympathy to Mrs. Helms family. She was a sweet lady and will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Martha Kaye was my best friend Jackie’s mom and the best cook ever. Nobody made biscuits like Martha Kaye. She was well loved by her children and grandchildren and after meeting her and being fed by her you could never forget her. I will cherish memories of her
My condolences to the family. Rest in Heavenly Peace Martha Kaye.
I’m so sorry. To know her was to love her. RIP
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time🙏🙏
So very sorry for your loss. Your mama was a very special lady. Please know we are praying for you all.
Am really sorry to hear of Miss Marthas passing..I know she will be sorely missed.She was a sweetheart..may God Bless! Jim
Martha Kaye was loved by everyone who knew her and will be missed. Condolences to family.
We love you Jackie and we pray for comfort and peace during this time!
Thinking of your family with love and sympathy during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of her passing always looked forward to get togethers with her and Jack she was the best cook will miss her
You are all in my thoughts and prayers of the loss of Mrs Kaye. She was a sweet woman. May God’s love your sweet memories bring you comfort.
My sincere condolences to the entire family of Ms. Martha K. Ms. Martha will be truly missed. Sleep in peace Queen. On behalf of the entire staff at Currituck House🙏🙏🙏🙏
I know your hearts are heavy with the passing of your mom and I pray God will comfort you. She raised a very special family! Love you, Ruth and West
My condolences to the Helms family. I grew up in the Jarvisburg area and often went to Jack and Martha Kaye’s store. Praying that give the family the str
I sent my condolences the family. Martha Kaye sleep on take your rest sweet lady.
I spent a lot of time at Martha Kay’s table when I was a teen-ager. Enjoyed her hospitality and delicious cooking! So sorry for Jackie, Sharon and Frankie at the loss of a great mama.
I'm so sorry to hear of Martha Kaye's passing. My thoughts are with you all
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Martha Kaye's passing.
I have good memories visiting Martha Kaye in her home by the sound. She had a great smile and laugh, and of course knew her way around the kitchen better than most! The only seafood I have ever enjoyed was crab she prepared for neighbors. I showed up without notice and she graciously invited me to join. Thinking of you at this time💕
Martha Kaye was always so nice anytime we saw her.. a true well loved southern lady for sure .!
Martha Kaye was a wonderful person..such an asset to our Jarvisburg community! She will be dearly missed & remembered. Love to the family
Sharon and family, I'm so very sorry to read about your Mom's passing. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May your happier memories comfort you during sadness. Praying God's peace surrounds each of you throughout the days and moments ahead.
Jackie and family, please accept our heartfelt condolences and love during this time of sorrow. The Waters Family. Duncans Creek.
Sharon , Your mom was such a lady. Her love for people is what I will remember. So sorry for your loss. I know she is with Jesus. Wow what a thought. Our love to all of you. Charlotte Spruill and Randy too
A very kind sweet lady. Best cook ever.I worked at the club with her years ago.She kept us all going. She worked hard long hours. God bless all her family!
I worked with Martha at Walmart and I thought she was a wonderful example of a Southern lady, both in personality and her cooking ! Martha was a true friend to me during my time working there and after I left in 1997. I'll never forget the delicious lunch that she served me, saying it was leftovers, my stomach and spirit were totally grateful for the friendship she bestowed upon me. Martha was a keen judge of people and wasn't afraid to speak out if she saw poor judgment in situations. I valued her friendship.
I loved this lady…we had so many good times together years ago.
Praying for the family…
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was so sweet. I pray for peace and comfort.
Deepest sympathy to Mrs. Helms family. She was a sweet lady and will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Martha Kaye was my best friend Jackie’s mom and the best cook ever. Nobody made biscuits like Martha Kaye. She was well loved by her children and grandchildren and after meeting her and being fed by her you could never forget her. I will cherish memories of her
My condolences to the family. Rest in Heavenly Peace Martha Kaye.
I’m so sorry. To know her was to love her. RIP
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time🙏🙏
So very sorry for your loss. Your mama was a very special lady. Please know we are praying for you all.
Am really sorry to hear of Miss Marthas passing..I know she will be sorely missed.She was a sweetheart..may God Bless! Jim
Martha Kaye was loved by everyone who knew her and will be missed. Condolences
to family.
We love you Jackie and we pray for comfort and peace during this time!
Thinking of your family with love and sympathy during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of her passing always looked forward to get togethers with her and Jack she was the best cook will miss her
You are all in my thoughts and prayers of the loss of Mrs Kaye. She was a sweet woman. May God’s love your sweet memories bring you comfort.
My sincere condolences to the entire family of Ms. Martha K. Ms. Martha will be truly missed. Sleep in peace Queen. On behalf of the entire staff at Currituck House🙏🙏🙏🙏
I know your hearts are heavy with the passing of your mom and I pray God will comfort you. She raised a very special family! Love you, Ruth and West
My condolences to the Helms family. I grew up in the Jarvisburg area and often went to Jack and Martha Kaye’s store. Praying that give the family the str
I sent my condolences the family. Martha Kaye sleep on take your rest sweet lady.
I spent a lot of time at Martha Kay’s table when I was a teen-ager. Enjoyed her hospitality and delicious cooking! So sorry for Jackie, Sharon and Frankie at the loss of a great mama.
I’m so sorry to hear of Martha Kaye’s passing. My thoughts are with you all
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Martha Kaye’s passing.
I have good memories visiting Martha Kaye in her home by the sound. She had a great smile and laugh, and of course knew her way around the kitchen better than most! The only seafood I have ever enjoyed was crab she prepared for neighbors. I showed up without notice and she graciously invited me to join. Thinking of you at this time💕
Martha Kaye was always so nice anytime we saw her.. a true well loved southern lady for sure .!
Martha Kaye was a wonderful person..such an asset to our Jarvisburg community! She will be dearly missed & remembered. Love to the family
Sharon and family,
I’m so very sorry to read about your Mom’s passing. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May your happier memories comfort you during sadness. Praying God’s peace surrounds each of you throughout the days and moments ahead.
Jackie and family, please accept our heartfelt condolences and love during this time of sorrow. The Waters Family. Duncans Creek.
Sharon , Your mom was such a lady. Her love for people is what I will remember. So sorry for your loss. I know she is with Jesus. Wow what a thought. Our love to all of you. Charlotte Spruill and Randy too
A very kind sweet lady. Best cook ever.I worked at the club with her years ago.She kept us all going. She worked hard long hours. God bless all her family!
I worked with Martha at Walmart and I thought she was a wonderful example of a Southern lady, both in personality and her cooking ! Martha was a true friend to me during my time working there and after I left in 1997. I’ll never forget the delicious lunch that she served me, saying it was leftovers, my stomach and spirit were totally grateful for the friendship she bestowed upon me. Martha was a keen judge of people and wasn’t afraid to speak out if she saw poor judgment in situations. I valued her friendship.