Helen Read

Helen Carroll Read, 80, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at her home. Born January 17, 1941 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Clifford E. and Laura Sauls Carroll. A 1959 graduate of Spartanburg High School, Mrs. Read was a bookkeeper with Ellis Clothes of Distinction and a Teacher's Aid at Brumfield Elementary School, Warrenton, VA. She was a resident of Warrenton, VA for 30 years where she was a member of Warrenton United Methodist Church. Mrs. Read attended El Bethel United Methodist Church and Calvary Baptist Church while living in Spartanburg. She was a wonderful mother who loved taking care of family, her garden, ceramic classes, jigsaw puzzles, music, and singing in the choir. She enjoyed reading and doing cryptoquotes. Survivors include her husband, Tommy W. Read; daughters, R. Carol Clippard and Wanda J. Clippard both of Spartanburg, SC; sister, Anne Mathis (Frank) of Spartanburg, SC, and many nieces, nephews and grand dogs. She was predeceased by sister, Sue Riddle, and brothers, Bobby Carroll, Charles Carroll, and Larry Carroll. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, February 25, 2021, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307 conducted by The Rev. Tommy Hill. Mrs. Read will be at Floyd's North Church Street Chapel, 235 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306 for viewing, Wednesday, February 24, 2021, from 2:00-5:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 901 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302, or El Bethel United Methodist Church, 820 South Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306. An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Helen Carroll Read please visit our Sympathy Store.