Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Helen Wyman
Jan 25th, 1923 - Dec 19th, 2013Helen L. Wyman, age 90, of Flora, IL passed away Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.
Helen was born January 25, 1923 in Clay County, IL to Herschel and Gladys (Logan) Higgason. She married Orse “Mink” Wyman on June 24, 1942 in Louisville. He preceded her in death on July 2, 1998. Helen had worked at Sparton Manufacturing and was a talented musician, playing guitar in groups over the years. She was of the Christian faith, enjoyed quilting and flowers, and loved her dog “Queen”. Those that knew her knew how she tended to her family.
Helen is survived by her two daughters: Marion Wyman of Flora and Brenda (Jim) Thompson of Flora; 3 grandchildren: Douglas McDannel of Harriman, TN, Randi Thompson of Flora, and Jami (Eric) Lewis of Bible Grove; 6 great-grandchildren: Kassidi, Kari, Blake, Sierra, Chloe, Colin; 2 great-great-grandchildren: Troy and Dani; and several nieces and nephews including Phyllis Hill of Michigan and Les Higgason of Flora. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one grandson (Daniel McDannel), two brothers (Lloyd and Harold Higgason), and a sister (Vivian Cantrell).
The funeral service for Helen Wyman will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with interment following in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia. Visitation will be from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, December 27, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorials donations may be given to Fur A Good Paws or to that of the donor’s choice and will be received at the funeral home. An online guest book is available at www.frankandbright.com.