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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Iva Lucille
Helvey
Dec 21, 1923 — May 14, 2011
Obituary
Iva Lucille Helvey daughter of the late Minnie Ritter Gilmore and Jim Gilmore was born at Bunker, Missouri, on December 21, 1923. She departed this life at her residence in Bunker, on May 14, 2011, having attained the age of 87 years, four months and 23 days.
On June 20, 1942, Iva was united in marriage to Everett E. Helvey and to this loving union three children were born. Iva was a member of the Little Vine United Baptist Church. Her hobbies included gardening, cooking, embroidery and making baby quilts. Iva enjoyed going out to eat fish on Friday nights at the Dairy Queen at Bunker.
Iva was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers, Lloyd and Edward Gilmore.
Iva is survived by two sons, Eugene Helvey and wife Alma Jean of Bunker, James Rodney Helvey of Lonedell, Missouri, one daughter, Joyce M. Bowen and husband Dwight of Bunker, six grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Iva will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Tuesday, May 17th 5 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Services: Wednesday, May 18th at 11 A.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, MO
Minister: Ted Wisdom
Burial: Mann Cemetery, Annapolis, MO
Music: Ted Wisdom, Loretta Lanham and Lowell Jordan. Vicki Bowen and Kailynn Watson (When I Call on Jesus)
Pallbearers: Anthony Bowen, Lindell Bowen, Dewayne Helvey, Ken Mayfield, Jake Swain and Bryce Morgeson.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, MO
In lieu of flowers: Little Vine United Baptist Church
On June 20, 1942, Iva was united in marriage to Everett E. Helvey and to this loving union three children were born. Iva was a member of the Little Vine United Baptist Church. Her hobbies included gardening, cooking, embroidery and making baby quilts. Iva enjoyed going out to eat fish on Friday nights at the Dairy Queen at Bunker.
Iva was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers, Lloyd and Edward Gilmore.
Iva is survived by two sons, Eugene Helvey and wife Alma Jean of Bunker, James Rodney Helvey of Lonedell, Missouri, one daughter, Joyce M. Bowen and husband Dwight of Bunker, six grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Iva will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Tuesday, May 17th 5 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Services: Wednesday, May 18th at 11 A.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, MO
Minister: Ted Wisdom
Burial: Mann Cemetery, Annapolis, MO
Music: Ted Wisdom, Loretta Lanham and Lowell Jordan. Vicki Bowen and Kailynn Watson (When I Call on Jesus)
Pallbearers: Anthony Bowen, Lindell Bowen, Dewayne Helvey, Ken Mayfield, Jake Swain and Bryce Morgeson.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, MO
In lieu of flowers: Little Vine United Baptist Church
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