Helen L. McSherry

September 3, 1917 - July 22, 2016

Helen L. McSherry, 98, of rural Claypool, Indiana passed at 3:54 am, Friday, July 22, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Indiana. She was born on Sept. 3, 1917 in Elkhart, Indiana to Lee and Ellen (Mollenhour) Hagans. She was married by Rev. Sholty on July 25, 1936 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Wilbur L. McSherry, who preceded on May 17, 2010. Helen was a homemaker. She was a graduate of Burket High School in 1936. She was a life long member of the Burket United Methodist Church. She enjoyed refinishing antique furniture, reading, gardening, and her embroidery. Survivors and place of residence: 2 Sons: Fred and wife Marilyn McSherry – Burket, Indiana Steve and wife Diane McSherry – Mentone, Indiana 4 Grandchildren: Kevin McSherry, Keith McSherry, Cindy Hathaway, and Stephanie Widmaier 7 Great Grandchildren 7 Great Great Grandchildren Preceded in Death By: Parents – Lee and Ellen Hagans Husband – Wilbur McSherry 3 Brothers – Don, Bob, and Jack Hagans 3 Great Granddaughters Time and Date of Services: 10:30 am, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 Place of Services: King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana Minister: Pastor Gary Loy and Pastor Sam Carns Place of Burial: Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Indiana Visitation Hours: 6 pm to 8 pm, Monday, July 25, 2016 at King Memorial Home, Mentone, Indiana Memorial Contributions to: Burket United Methodist Church