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Helen Gleaton Kivett, also known as “Sweet Mama Helen” and “Sparkles,” died on Saturday, June 14, at the age of 82. Helen was born on July 24,1942, in Savannah, Georgia where she also grew up. She was preceded in death by her parents Nell and E.N. Gleaton, MD, her sisters Jeanette and Anne, and her brother Earl. She is survived by three children: Joe, Russell and Jacob, two daughters-in-law: Lisa and Jennifer, four grandchildren: Shannon, …

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Born

July 24th, 1942
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Passed away

June 14th, 2025
Orlando, FL

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Cause of death

Pancreatic cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

St. Luke's United Methodist Church, South Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL, USA

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Helen "Sweet Mama Helen" Kivett