Eleanor L. Helms, age 86, of Brookville, Indiana died Thursday, February 25, 2016 at her residence.
Born July 25, 1929 in Conersville, Indiana she was the daughter of Hubert & Ruth (Senour) Hornung. She was a graduate of the former Brookville High School, and had attended Depauw University, and also the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.
On June 10, 1951 she was united in marriage to Merle Helms, and he survives.
Eleanor was retired, and had previously worked for Bob Evans Nationwide Insurance for over 17 years. She had also taught piano in her home for many years.
She was a member of the Brookville United Methodist Church, where she served as the Church Organist for over 60 years; she was a member of the Tri Kappa Sorority; the United Methodist Women; and the M. Louisa Chitwood Club.
Besides Merle, her husband of nearly 65 years, survivors include four daughters. Rebecca Helms of Madison, Indiana, Sara Weisbrodt and Martha Rosenberger both of Brookville, Indiana and Rachel Treadway of Bath, Indiana; one son, Mark Helms of Columbus Indiana; a brother & sister-in-law, Jim (Charlotte) Helms of Logan, Indiana; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and nieces & nephews.
Rev. Curtis Bond, Pastor of the Brookville United Methodist Church, will officiate the Funeral Services on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 1:00 P.M. at the Brookville United Methodist Church, 150 East 8TH Street, Brookville. Burial will then follow in Sims Cemetery in New Fairfield, Indiana.
Family & friends may visit from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the Brookville United Methodist Church, 150 East 8TH Street, Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Brookville United Methodist Church or the Franklin County E.M.S.. Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Helms family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .