Juanita Campbell Helton, 79, of Evarts departed this life on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at her home following a long illness. Born June 9, 1946 in Harlan County, she was a lifelong resident of Evarts. Juanita worked for several years as a store clerk at Jerry's Market, and as a coal miner at Eastover Mining Company for three years, an accomplishment she was especially proud of.  She loved sewing, gardening and lived for her family. Juanita believed in the Church of God faith, loved her Lord and was a former Sunday School teacher at the Kildav Community Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Estil Helton, Sr.; three children, Brenda Helton, Charles Helton and Lisa Tipton; her parents, Robert Campbell and Jane Akemon Campbell; a brother, Jimmy Campbell; and two sisters, Jeloice Wood and Leana Parks.

Survivors include three children, Estil "Boot-eye" Helton, Kildav; David Allen Helton and wife, Eva, Ages; and Peggy Grills and husband, Billy, Verda; two brothers, Charles Campbell and Terry Campbell, both of Ohio; and three sisters, Della Clutts, Tennessee; Peggy Waller, Richmond, KY; and Debbie Wilk and husband, Scott, Texas.

Also surviving are ten grandchildren, DJ Helton and wife, Brittney; Adam Helton and wife, Rhonda; Angel Stewart and husband, Cody; Kaitlyn Helton; Jared Daniels and wife, Amber; Jeremy Helton; Matthew Tipton and wife, Sarah; Dustin Tipton and wife, Laurna; Gracie Grills and Grayson Grills; 17 great-grandchildren, Allessa, Raylen, Pasley, Ragen, Audrianna, CJ, Conner, Jocie, Olivia, Remi, Madison, Abby, Tripp, Ava, Nolan, Niko and Adeline; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 until 8 pm at the Evarts Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 1 pm in the Chapel of the Evarts Funeral Home with the Reverend Jerry Kirby officiating.

Burial will follow the services in the Evarts Memorial Gardens with her sons and grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Juanita Campbell Helton.