Mrs. Mary Helen Flagg age 76 of Rowland, North Carolina was born on January 22, 1949, to the late Jessie Thomas and the late Helen Thomas Carter. She departed this life on November 3, 2025, at Morrison Manor, Laurinburg, North Carolina. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her granddaughter Harlee Tarrell Strickland, her siblings, Marilyn Hunt, John H. Thomas, Earl Ray Thomas, Mazelene Thomas.

Mrs. Mary Helen was a knitter for many years at Converse. Mrs. Mary Helen enjoyed spending time with her family, but she spent a great deal of time with her grands and great grands.

Mrs. Mary Helen is survived by her children: Shirlene Strickland, Darlene Chavis (Timmy), Homer McKinley Strickland (Jessica), a special cousin: Diane Locklear, five grandchildren: Maranda L. Strickland, Zachary T. Chavis (Jordan), Destiny Locklear, Austin Locklear (Lauren), Cerles Locklear, twelve great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, a dear friend: Ms. Judy Oxendine, her caregiver: Teresa Casanova, Pembroke Dialysis, along with a host of other relatives and friends.