Mrs. Helen Katherine Adair

Obituary For Mrs. Helen Katherine Adair

Columbia South Carolina - Helen Katherine Adair, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on March 19, 1930, in Franklin, PA, she was the daughter of Donald C. and Bennie (Mott) Lawson. A graduate of Franklin High School, Helen's spirit shone brightly throughout her life, touching the hearts of all who knew her.

Helen shared a profound and enduring love with her husband, James Adair Sr., whom she married on November 28, 1953. Together, they created a warm and nurturing home, first in Farrell and later in Mercer, where they enjoyed nearly fifty-five blessed years of marriage. As a devoted mother, Helen raised seven children with grace and compassion, instilling in them a deep love for family and faith.

Helen's unwavering dedication was evident in her work as a press operator at Howell Industries, where she spent many years before retiring in 1992. A faithful member of New Light Missionary Baptist Church and later Christian Faith Fellowship in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, she found strength in her faith and shared that love and strength with those around her. She was a beautiful soul whose kindness knew no bounds.

Helen will be lovingly remembered for her delightful cinnamon rolls, her passion for romance novels, and her enjoyment of word search puzzles. A thoughtful correspondent, she took joy in sending birthday and anniversary cards to her family, making each occasion feel special.

Helen leaves precious memories with her four remaining children: Deborah Roberson (Bobby), Dale K. Adair (Ona), Brian Adair, Sr. (Karen), and Mia Forman (Kevin). Her legacy endures through her twenty-two grandchildren, thirty-four great-grandchildren, and twenty great-great-grandchildren. Precious moments are embraced by her two beloved sisters, Harriet Shephard and Jessie Morgan. Helen also leaves behind a multitude of cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins who will carry her memory forward.

As Helen crossed the celestial sands into eternity, she was reunited with her parents, devoted husband, daughter Pamela Adair-West, sons James Adair, Jr., Jeffrey Adair, grandsons, John Wiley West and John Vegas West, great-grandchildren, Edward Lee Roberson III and Olivia Grace Roberson, sister Nancy Phillips, and brothers, Donald Lawson, Jr., Joseph Lawson, and Albert Lawson. As we gather to reflect on her beautiful life, we remember Helen not only for her remarkable contributions but for the profound love and warmth she shared with everyone she encountered.

In recognition of a life that was well lived and loved, a 9:00 AM public viewing will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Valley Baptist Church, 500 Sharon-New Castle Rd, Farrell, PA. The Celebration of Life Services will follow at 10:00 AM with host pastor Rev. T. James Harrison officiating and Pastor Brian K. Johnson Sr. of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship of the Shenango Valley as the eulogist. After the committal ceremony, Helen will be laid to rest alongside her husband James among the serene vista of the Morefield Cemetery in Hermitage, PA.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests material donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association in memory of Helen K. Adair, as a testament to her compassionate spirit. Her legacy will forever remain etched in our hearts, a shining example of grace, love, and resilience.

At this time of intimate need and personal loss, the family of Helen Katherine Adair elected to entrust the Ministry of Comfort & Care, along with Transitional After-Care Arrangements to the J. E. Washington Funeral Services, 1059 Hamilton Ave, Farrell, PA 724.983.1523

The Measure of a Life

Ninety-five years of a life well lived….

A joyous childhood filled with innocence, powerful parental figures, a church family, a life partner, children to love, adore and teach, friends who stand by your side, a warm and welcoming home; all wrapped tightly in God’s grace and mercy; a life well lived

Being loved, honored, adored, feared, admired and respected. And above all else a personal relationship with the Lord, knowledge of His word, a commitment to His teachings and an absolutely unwavering faith in God; a life well lived

We measure life in many ways and most would be content with a fraction of what she had, but her commitment to keeping our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the center of it all is beyond measure. And in the end, this is the measure of a life: a race well run, a fight well fought, by a good and faithful servant; a life well lived

A woman of great humility, a giving spirit, a generous, caring and humble nature; the sound of her voice and her laughter echoes in our minds. And while we grieve the end of her earthly presence, we are reminded that eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it entered into the hearts of men the things that God has prepared for those who love Him, and a life well lived

Written in Love by Leeann Rowan