Helen Maxine York
Helen Maxine York
Graveside services for Helen Maxine York, 92, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. York passed away at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, October 1, 2020, at NHC Healthcare, with her husband, Fred, at her side.
Helen Maxine Flottman was born June 10, 1928 in Blackwell, Oklahoma. She graduated from Arkansas City Kansas High School in 1945. She worked at Kanotex refinery as a switchboard operator and stenographer until she married Fred York on March 5, 1947. After living in Kansas, California, Louisiana and South America, they moved to Missouri in 1970. Helen was of Northern Baptist Faith.
She is survived by her husband, Fred York; three children, Linda York Greer and husband, Dorance, Rock Hill, South Carolina, Gary York and wife, Regina, West Plains, Missouri and Amy Iven and husband, Dean, St. Charles, Missouri; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
Helen’s parents, Jack and Estelle Flottman, preceded her in death in 1967.
Donna Newberry
October 1, 2020 @ 5:24 pm
Gary, Linda, Amy. Sorry for your loss of your Mom, Helen. She was such a good friend to Mom, Alfa Fox. So many tales of giving each other home perms.
Rod Cowan
October 1, 2020 @ 5:49 pm
My condolences to yall sometimes seems like life isnt long enough take care hope to see yall one day in the future
Terrie Honeycutt
October 1, 2020 @ 6:04 pm
Gary and family, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Craig and Janet Harrison
October 1, 2020 @ 9:10 pm
May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you the peace and comfort that only He can give. So, so sorry for your loss. We love you.
Laura (Tanner) Grafton
October 2, 2020 @ 6:14 pm
Prayers of love and peace for Fred and the family. I’ll fondly remember Helen and her knitting. ??
Marvin tanner
October 3, 2020 @ 7:09 am
Hello York families alwas have good memories of time spent with that family . All of em. Bet Fred still tell ya bout my summer with them . I think of you guys several time a year . Marvin
Rick & Janet Tanner
October 3, 2020 @ 7:57 am
Fred, Linda, Gary, Amy & families,
Our heart felt condolences for your loss. Helen was such a sweet woman. Our Tanner family have fond memories of times with your family. God Bless your families.
Dolores and Joe Tom collins
October 3, 2020 @ 9:10 am
Gary,Regina,so sorry for your lost!Prayers!
Preston
October 3, 2020 @ 9:15 am
My condolences to the rest of the family . Helen you will be missed by everyone that new you . I have five brothers , three that are step brothers , that I love very much . I have two brothers left . One is Fred York , Helen’s husband . Fred was so blessed to have such a devoted wife , loving mother , grandmother and a blessing to the rest of the family. Respectfully, Helen was my most favorite sister-in-law . I have the utmost respect for her and the person she was . I thank Helen and Fred for the fond , fun , loving memories my children and I have through the years at family gatherings and vacations visits . Preston
Amber Redburn
October 3, 2020 @ 12:44 pm
The York Family,
My parents, Norris/Ivene Cozort, wanted me to post their deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of Helen. Also, my deepest sympathy to all of you too. Daily prayers and thoughts are with all of you. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Amber Redburn
Marvin tanner
October 3, 2020 @ 5:24 pm
York family have nothing but good memories of my time spent with Helen & Fred enjoyed learning all they taught/ showed me the summer they put me up .
Marvin