Helen Doty (Camdenton)'s Obituary
Helen M. Doty, daughter of and Raymond and Mae Welch Reed was born, December 24,1926. She departed this life, March 1, 2022, at her home in Kaiser, Missouri at the age of ninety-five years, two months and five days.
In 1951, she was united in marriage to George Hanks and to this union five children were born. Together they shared thirty-one years of blissful marriage until George’s passing in 1982. Several years later Helen was then married to Carl Doty until his passing
She was also preceded in passing by her parents, and two brothers, Bob and Dale Reed.
She is survived by her children; George and Rhonda Hanks, Wendy and Ray Shelton, Steve and Marsha Hanks, Tom and Nancy Hanks, and Kathy Schlenfort; siblings, Jean McGowan, Lyle Reed, Lloyd Reed, Don Reed, and Sandy Dakon. Twelve grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. As well as a host of other relatives and many friends.
Helen was born in the Lawrence, Kansas area and grew up in various locations throughout the country until finishing school to care for her family.
Helen made a profession of faith and was a lifetime member of Riverview Baptist Church.
In her spare time Helen loved to fish, garden, read and had a knack at home remedies for many things. More than anything she loved being with her family whom she adored.
Helen was a loving and a caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and will treasure the memories she created for her family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Camdenton, Missouri. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Burial will follow the funeral service in New Hope Cemetery, Kaiser.
Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.
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