North Carolina Department of Public Safety - Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, North Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, February 3, 2022
Add to My HeroesHelen Mae Smith
Correctional Officer III Helen Smith suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to a disturbance at the Pasquotank Correctional Institution in Elizabeth City.
Shortly after the disturbance was resolved Officer Smith suffered a medical event. She was transported to a local hospital where she passed away.
Officer Smith had served with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety for three years. She is survived by her husband and two children.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 3 years, 2 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 77 ReflectionsFather, we ask thy Blessing on the eternal soul of this thy servant Correctional Officer Helen Mae Smith. Bless and care for her family. Ease their sorrow. This we ask in thy Holy name, Amen
George E. Martin, Sr.
Chaplain
October 20, 2022
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