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Helen Ann Willey
Date Of Birth:June 15, 1948
Date Of Death:September 20, 2011
Service Date:Saturday, September 24, 2011

Helen Willey, 63, was released from her earthly body on September 20, 2011 to reunite with waiting loved ones in heaven after a courageous battle with ALS. She passed away at her home in Bennington, where she lived with her son and his family.

Helen was born June 15, 1948 to Tom and Ruth Powell in Newton, Kansas.

Helen will be greatly missed by her children, son Rob (Angela) and daughters Teresa (Steve), Darla, and Susan (David).

She is also survived by sisters Vida (John), Darlene (Paul), and Elda, and brother Jerry (Donita), Terry (Sandy), and Tommy (Lenore).

Helen enjoyed her grandchildren Jeremy, Chris, Lacey, Colton, Curtis, Kaitlyn, Shaun, Dalton, Drayton, Tyler, Clayton and Breanna.

Helen was also anticipating the birth of her great-grandchild after enduring the loss of her first great-grandson, Evan Paul Trostle.

She will be missed by her faithful companion, Sissy.

Helen had chosen cremation with a Celebration of Life taking place Saturday, September 24, 2011 at her home in Bennington.

Condolences may be sent to 607 N. Lincoln, Bennington, Kansas 67422.


  • From: Melinda Swope Brooksher
    Location:Pittsburg, Kansas

    Dear Darla, Teresa, Robert and Susan,and families, I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. She always held a special place in my heart and I have so many wonderful memories of her and all you children. God Bless you all, Aunt Melinda


  • From: Albert & Burlene  Schaub
    Location:frontenac ,kansas.66763

    Darla , Teresa , Robert & Susan , I AM SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT AUNT HELEN,SHE WILL BE MISSED.I LOVE YA'LL. HANG IN THERE AND STICK TOGETHER.FAMILY IS VERY IMPORTANT.