Barbara J. Charlesworth Helms

November 28, 1944 - December 15, 2021

Barbara J. (Wilczynski) Charlesworth Helms, age 77 of Millville, passed away Wednesday evening, December 15, 2021 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. She had been in declining health for many years. Born and raised in Farmington, W. VA to the late Leo and Myrtle (Hartzell) Wilczynski, she moved to Millville in 1962. For over 30 years Barbara worked for the Maurice River Township Board of Education as a School Bus Driver and retired. For 20 years Barbara was an active member of the Cumberland Fire Co., where she was past President, and past Secretary for the Board of Fire Commissioners - District 4, for 15 years. She enjoyed going to the casinos. Barbara will be sadly missed by her four children, Tom Charlesworth and wife Cassy of FL, Nancy Rafine and husband Marty Jr. of Dorchester, Lewis Charlesworth and wife Pam of Millville, and Bob Charlesworth and wife Diane of Dorchester; her step son James Charlesworth and wife Chris of Millville; one brother Tom Shingleton and wife Sue of W. VA; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; her dear friend Betty; and her furry friend Gizmo. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Fay Helms in 2019; one step daughter Sheila Caulk; and her siblings, Bonnie Saporito and Joe Shingleton. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2021 in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. Family and friends will be received on Monday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. The family requests memorial contributions to the Shriners Hospital for Children, C/O Donor Relations, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Barbara Charlesworth Helms may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com.