Helen Peck

Helen Peck, 95, of Versailles passed away at 10am, Friday, December 2, 2016 at her home. She was born near Elrod on May 7, 1921 the daughter of Chris and Pauline Hallforth Voss. She was married to Willis Peck on June 24, 1939 and he preceded her in death on May 18, 2002. Survivors include two daughters Donna (Dwight) Hooton of Versailles, and Linda (Don) Lostutter of Hanover; one son George (Julie) Peck of Greensburg; 10 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers Estol Voss and Don Voss. Mrs. Peck was a 1939 graduate of Milan High School. She was employed with Ripley Publishing in Versailles for 23 years where she served as Editor of the Osgood Journal. She also worked for 13 years as an administrator for the Ripley County Red Cross. Helen was a 71 year member of the Versailles Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, held many offices, participated in the Shining Lights social group, and was a member of the ABWM. She was a 52 year member of the Osgood-Versailles Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the local home economics club, and a member of the Versailles-Osgood Wednesday afternoon bridge club. Helen was a charter member of Chi Phi Gamma, a scholastic sorority of Milan High School. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 6th at 10:30am at the Versailles Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Sinai Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 5pm to 7pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 9:30am until time of services Tuesday at the church. The Eastern Star will conduct services Monday at 7pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Versailles Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.