served as a past Worthy Matron for Eastern Star and Mother Advisor for the Rainbow Girls. She taught Sunday School and sang in the choir at the Methodist Church for many years. She hand-stitched numerous beautiful quilts until macular degeneration stole her eyesight. Even with that diagnosis, Helen lived on with grace. She was so grateful to her church family, coffee ladies and neighbors who were willing to pick her up and enjoy a thoughtful discussion at Sunday School/Bible Study, play a mean game of Pitch, or chat over a cup of coffee. She understood the value of friendship, and never hesitated to deliver a plate of cookies to a new neighbor or grieving friend. Survivors include Diane Holgate, Roger (Pam) Fleury, and Marcia (Ed) Mahon; grandchildren: Colby (Caroline), and Casey White, Sam (Ann), Nick (Krista), Jesse Fleury and Erin Fleury, Megan and Marc Fleury, Zach and Cole Mahon; and seven great-grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, John and Kate Pfister; her husband, Russell; son, Myron Fleury; siblings, Bill, Joe (Helenmarie), Johnny, Roy (Gloria) Pfister, Marie (Floyd) Bernard, and Amelia (Leo) Kneifl. Memorials may be directed to Better Ponca Foundation or First United Methodist Church.