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Carol Hellem Obituary
Carol Hellem
September 1, 1941
June 9, 2025
Carol Ann (Griffith) Hellem, 83, of Colorado Springs, passed away on Monday, June 9th after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease and dementia.
Born in Hemet, California on September 1st, 1941, to Roger and Margaret (Freiling) Griffith. She moved to Colorado Springs in 1955 and graduated from Palmer High School in 1958.
She married Robert "Bob" Hellem on November 1, 1969, and together they raised four children: Larry (Cathy) Hellem, Monica (Hellem) Bryant, Rob (Aimee) Hellem, and Jennifer (Jason) Sharpe.
She worked alongside her husband as bookkeeper in their family auto shop and later volunteered on the prayer line at Andrew Wommack Ministries after graduating from Charis Bible College. She was a born-again Christian whose life was a living testimony to her unwavering love for Jesus. She treasured time spent with family.
She is survived by her husband, children, nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren and her sister, Joan Palmer. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, June Bishop.
She was loved by many and will be missed greatly. A celebration of life will be held at Charis Christian Center, 10285 Federal Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80908 on Tuesday, August 12th at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Andrew Wommack Ministries.
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Memories and Condolences
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Nanci McAlster
July 23, 2025
Bob. Larry, Cathy and family. As it turns out, we will not to attend the celebration of life for Carol. We will be helping Emily and mm the same thingfamily move to Alexandria, Virginia. Sending love. Nanci and
Michael Berman
June 28, 2025
Dear Bob,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Carol. As a good Christian I hope your
family's loss is mitigated by the knowledge that she is in a better place.
Michael Berman
Melva J. Harris
June 24, 2025
My memory of Carol is always seeing her with a sweet smile on her face on Sundays. In spite of challenges that she might've going through you could see that she was a gentle spirit and always kind. I will miss her. What blesses me is that she is now healthy energized joyfilled in a perfect way that we do not know and with Jesus.
Melva J. Harris
To the Family
My prayers are with you as you stand fast in this season of change. I know that you will miss Carol in ways that none of us can begin to grasp. For the family members that I have come to know and love, you know that Carol is in a better place now and in perfect condition. I believe that you will find joy and strength in knowing that. And may the Holy Spirit give you comfort at the times of sadness or grief. I pray that He touches you in such a way that you know that it is still well with you.
Jesus promised that He will never leave us and He will not forsake us. That means you are surrounded by His love first and our love as well.
I pray blessings to each one of you in this season and beyond.
Love,
Your sister in Christ and your friend Melva
Mark Stresemann
June 22, 2025
My condolences to Bob and his family. Bob was my mechanic for several years and we served as deacons together at a church in Green Mountain Falls many years ago. I always felt the highest regard for the Hellem household. I'm sure Carol is in the presence of Jesus today.
Ronnie and Maria nelson
June 21, 2025
Nice to meet her may she rest in peace
Susann
June 20, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear about Franks Aunt Carol passing.
I know she's where she should be.
I wish I could be with you all to celebrate her life. I'll be there in spirit and in my heart.
I loved Carol, she was always good to me and never forgot me.
She will be missed
Nanci McAlister
June 20, 2025
Bob, Larry & family... so very sorry to hear about the long struggle and loss of your wife/mom. We will try to attend the celebration of life in August.
Trish Bourgeois
June 20, 2025
Sweet Carol, I will never forget you. You were there for me and my family when I first moved to Colorado. We cherish the times we had with you and your family. I will forever love you. Thank you for your love and for all you have done for us! I´ll see you soon!
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