Peggy Rose Helton

Peggy Rose (Cornett) Helton, age 75 of The Halls Crossroads Community, went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2026, at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wendell Helton; parents, Ava and Grant Cornett; and three brothers, Charles, Steve, and O’Dell Cornett.

Peggy is survived by her children: Rev. Mark Helton (Kris) of Monticello, KY; Brian Helton (Amy) of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; and Joy Record (Tony) of Knoxville, TN; five grandchildren: Jordan White (James), Rebecca Record, Kendell McMahan (Jacob), Nathan Helton, and Alexis Helton; five great-grandchildren: Coltin Wendellyn and Lincoln White; and Renley and Avery McMahan; siblings: Rev. Diana Cornett of Benham, KY; Danny Joe Cornett (Cathy) of Corbin, KY; along with several nieces and nephews between the Cornett and Helton families.

Peggy drove the number 11 bus for Knox County Schools for 20 years before retiring. She attended Carter Road Baptist Church.

The family would like to acknowledge Roxana Ceausu, FNP; Shalom Hospice; and volunteer Tracy Huskey-her coffee buddy. Many thanks to our extended White family of Rutledge, TN for their love and devotion.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 5-7pm at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel. A funeral service will follow with Rev. Mark Helton, Rev. Michael Dupes, and Rev. Diana Cornett officiating.

Family and friends will meet at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel, on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:15am and go in procession to Ft. Sumter Community Cemetery for a 10:30am Graveside Service.

Pallbearers: Nathan Helton, Jacob McMahan, James White, Coltin White, Wesley Cornett, and Tony Record. Honorary Pallbearer: Lincoln White.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Mynatt Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses and are very much appreciated.