SEYMOUR
Ms. Helen Louise Myers, 99, of Seymour passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at her home, with her family by her side.
Helen was born on February 2, 1918 in French Lick, Indiana, to the late Philip Clark and Sadie Frances (Burton) Crecelius. Helen was married to the late Arnold Myers on August 15, 1942 at the First Christian Church in Columbus, Indiana. Helen was a member of the Central Christian Church of Seymour for over 70 years.
She graduated from Shields High School in 1936 and then earned her degree from Seymour Business College. She served as the bookkeeper at Marion-Kay Spices until the age of 91. She loved her job at the spice company. Helen believed in a strong work ethic, which she instilled in her children.
She loved to read any and all newspapers. Helen never had a bad word to say about anyone and she always saw the good in others.
Helen is survived by her children: Richard Wayne Myers (Connie), James Edward Myers (Linda), Linda Carol Myers Wendling (Kenny), and daughter-in-law Ann Myers; 11 grandchildren: Angie Myers VonFange, Perry Myers (Jodi), Bryon Myers (Danette), Monica Myers Lewis (Nathan), Brad Wendling (Lara), Brent Wendling, Amy Wendling, Baron Wendling, Royal Myers (Candace), Laura Myers Thurman (James Bowman), and John Myers; 17 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, a brother Wayne Crecelius (Maxine) and a sister-in-law Marian Crecelius.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, son David Warren Myers, infant great -granddaughter Cassie Ryan Wendling Shipley, sister Kate Crecelius Lind, three brothers; Fred, Charles and Jesse Crecelius, and a brother-in-law Dick Lind.
Family and friends may gather at Central Christian Church on Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 10 a.m. until time of service. A memorial service will be conducted by Voss & Sons Funeral Service to honor Helen, at noon on Saturday at Central Christian Church with Rev. Ben Yee officiating.
The family requests that memorial charities be designated to Juvenile Diabetes Research, Central Christian Church or Premier Hospice of Indiana in care of Voss & Sons Funeral Service. Online condolences may be given on the funeral home website at www.vossfuneralservice.com
