Helen Nipper

Helen Louise Dennis Nipper, age 84, of Riceville, Tennessee, passed away on May 8, 2025.

Helen dedicated many years of her life to serving the community through her work at the Athens Utilities Board. Following her retirement, she continued her commitment to others by volunteering her time and energy at the McMinn County Senior Center. Helen found happiness in quilting, knitting, and tending to her beloved flowerbeds. She will be remembered for her warm spirit, creative hands, and the kindness she shared with all who knew her.

Preceded in death by husband, Lowell Nipper; parents, Lake and Mabel Dennis; and sister, Juanita Rogers.

Survivors include her two sons, David Nipper and Ron Nipper (Kim Collins); grandchildren, Jared Nipper, Zack Nipper (Cassie), Logan Nipper, Lauren Williams, and Riley Nipper; great granddaughter, Lucy Nipper; great grandson, Conrad Nipper; brothers, Bobby Dennis (Sarah); and many other loved family and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, May 14th at 11:00am at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery in Riceville, TN.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Helen's honor to the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery Fund (c/o Marshall McKinney 174 County Road 115, Athens, TN 37303) or the McMinn County Senior Center (205 McMinn Avenue, Athens, TN 37303).

You are invited to share a personal memory of Helen or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service of Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist the Nipper family with these arrangements.