Helen Mae McAllister, 86, of Crozet, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 10, 1931, in Paint Bank, Virginia, and was raised by Sam and Polly Morris. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Hallie Stone, a daughter-in-law, Linda McAllister, and a son-in-law, Tom Trevillian.

Hlen married Herbert J. McAllister on October 12, 1949. She was employed by Albemarle County Schools, and later by Acme Visible Records, but her most important role was that of a devoted wife and mother. Helen liked yard sales, and gospel and bluegrass music. She enjoyed being with her friends in the young At Heart group.

Helen is survived by her loving husband of almost 68 years, Herbert; a son, Herbert McAllister, Jr. (Brenda) of Wendell, NC; a son, Roger McAllister (Norman) of Staunton, VA; a son, Melvin McAllister of Crozet, VA; a daughter, Ann Trevillian (fiancé Mike) of Crozet, VA; a son, Danny McAllister (Donna) of Afton, VA; a son-in-law Raymond Stone of Crozet, VA; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

The Family will receive friends on Monday, August 21, 2017, from 6-8 pm at Anderson Funeral Home in Crozet. A funeral service will be held at 11 am, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Crozet Baptist Church, Pastor Ron Nickell will be conducting the service. Interment will follow at Mount Moriah United Methodist Church cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Crozet Baptist, Mount Ed Baptist Church of Batesville, 0or Hospice of the Piedmont.

Anderson Funeral Home of Crozet is handling the arrangements.