Helen Josephine Callaghan, born May 2, 1929 passed away December 6, 2012 at Brian Center Viewmont after a prolonged illness. She is survived by a daughter, Karen Levinson and husband Lee; a son Frank Callaghan and wife Vicki; a daughter Kimberly Ferguson and husband Joe; her grand-children, Heather, Lauren, Zoli, Sara and Brian. She is preceded in death by a son Michael and daughter in law Barbara. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank her wonderful caregivers at Brian Center Viewmont and her Hospice caregivers, who all have provided wonderful love and care to her. The family is not receiving and will have a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catawba Regional Hospice, 3975 Robinson Rd. Newton, NC 28658. Please sign the online guestbook at www.JenkinsFuneralHome.net. The Callaghan family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton.