Helen Ann Willey

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.