Mary Pearl Helm

Mary Pearl Helm, 79, of Madison County, Missouri died July 20, 2008 at her home, in Fredericktown.

She was born March 13, 1929 at Perryville, a daughter of Conway and Mary (LaRose) Keller.

Ms. Helm was preceded in death by one brother, Elmer Joseph Keller; and one sister, Jeanette (Keller) Miller.

She is survived by two sons, Ronald Keller of Fredericktown and Joseph Helm of Park Hills, Missouri; one daughter, Lisa Abney of Fredericktown; two brothers, Donald Keller and Paul Keller both of Perryville, Missouri; and three sisters, Rose Mary Cory, Lillian Brewer and Peggy Brown all of Perryville.

Ms. Helm had nine grandchildren, three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren.

Ms. Helm loved playing bingo and being with her family.

Services were held July 24, 2008 at Follis and Sons Chapel with Brother Jerry Hawkins and Brother Lindell Sikes officiating.

Burial was on July 25, 2008 at Marcus Memorial Park Cemetery in Fredericktown.

Pallbearers were: Greggory Haskell, Timothy Helm, Richard Moser, Randy Whited, James Johnson, Sarah Keller, and Paul Joseph Keller Jr.

Arrangements by Follis and Sons Funeral Home of Fredericktown, Missouri.