Mary Helen

Varner

Mrs. Mary Helen Varner was born on May 15, 1937, to the late Jimmy Dennis and Fannie Shivers in Griffin Spalding County, Georgia. Mary received her formal education in the Butts County School System in Jackson, Georgia. Like many of her generation she did not finish high school, only completing the sixth grade.

Mrs. Mary Helen Varner accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was united with Laodicea Baptist Church where she attended most of her life. Mary was a dedicated member until she was not able to attend.

Ms. Mary Helen Dennis met the love of her Mr. Eugene "Pete" Varner and was united in holy matrimony on September 17, 1952, in Jackson, Georgia. Their union was blessed with nine children, seven reach adulthood, and two sons did not.

Mary Helen was employed by Westbury Nursing Home as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 30 years until she retired. In her leisure time she enjoyed reading her Bible, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Mrs. Mary Helen Varner name was called, and she answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene "Pete" Varner; her parents, Jimmy Dennis and Fannie Shivers; her sons, John F. Varner, and Gary L. Varner, and her daughter, Glenda Varner.

Mrs. Mary Helen Varner leaves a legacy of precious memories to be cherished in the heart of her loving and devoted children, Willie M. Varner, Thomas G. Varner, Sherelene Webb, and Kathy Jones; two sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Taylor, and Carolyn Webb; 25 grandchildren, and 50 great grandchildren. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going celebration will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Laodicea Baptist Church located at 101 Westbrook Road in Forsyth. The body will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Jackson City Cemetery. pastor Thomas Head is the Eulogist.