Helen Malinda Oliver Grier, age 83, of Alto, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026.

Born on May 29, 1943, in Alto, Helen was the daughter of the late Clyde Bud Oliver and Eleanor Cook Oliver. A lifelong resident of the community she loved, Helen was known for her strong work ethic, kind heart, and unwavering devotion to her family.

Helen retired from Mt. Vernon Mills after many years of dedicated service. She was a hardworking woman who took pride in everything she did. In her spare time, she found great joy in gardening and spending time outdoors tending to her flowers and plants.

Above all else, Helen cherished her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who lived for her children and grandchildren. Her greatest happiness came from being surrounded by those she loved, and she leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion that will continue to inspire her family for generations.

Helen was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and also attended Alto Congregational Holiness Church, where she enjoyed worship and fellowship with her church family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Wiley Grier; son, Jeff Grier; brothers, Artist, Edward, and Richard Oliver; and a sister, Ellen Armour.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Tim Grier (Jenny) and Carrie Grier (Cookie); grandchildren, Chase Grier, Will Grier (Tiffany), Deanna Meaders (Jessie), Hope Smith (Austin), and Lexi Stinchcomb (Jacob); 17 great grandchildren; sisters & brothers-in-law, Genell Armour (L.D.) and Dorothy Wood (Lamar); sister-in-law, Ruth Swan; brother-in-law, E.D. Grier (Cathy); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services are 4 pm on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire, with Rev. Tim Beasley and Pastor Anthony Shore officiating. 

Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the funeral home.

An online guest registry is available for the Grier family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.