Funeral services for Helen Delene Crady, 89, Lawrence, will be at 10 am Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with Terry Jacobsen officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Crady died Monday, June 9, 2014, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living.
She was born Oct. 1, 1924, in Lecompton, the daughter of Herman and Rebecca Banks. She grew up on a farm near Lecompton. Helen worked for Kansas Power and Light for many years. After retiring, she spent many enjoyable hours planting flowers and tending to her yard. She and her husband had the most beautiful yard on the block. She was a member of Indian Hills Church of God and its choir from 1980 until her health declined.
She married Harold L. Crady in 1943. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her four children, Joyce Curry and husband Scott, Hal Crady and wife Debby, Janet Crady, and Ron Crady and wife Lydia; a brother, James Banks; 14 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.
Friends may call from 3 pm to 7 pm Wednesday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 6 to 7 pm. Memorials are suggested to The Gideons, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN, 37214-0800.
Special thanks to the staff of Pioneer Ridge for ten years of kindness and loving care, and to Grace Hospice for their compassion and care.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.
So sorry for your loss. Cousin Helen was my mom’s best friend. I remember so well, her voice, and their conversations. She was the salt of the earth…pioneer roots…I am sure she and mom are together talking about everything under the sun. God bless you all and comfort you.
Bud and Rosalie,
Sending our sympathy and prayers. We are sorry to hear the news. May you be comforted during this time of sorrow. May the time you are apart not seem so long. What a glorious time the resurrection will be, to once again see family and friends.
My deepest sympathy for your loss, soon, all suffering and death will be no more – Revelation 21:3, 4.
Helen was always a joy to be around. She and I became friends when I worked at Pioneer Ridge. SHe always had a smile when I saw her, and told many family stories. My thoughts and prayers are with the family as you go through this difficult time. May God richly bless each of you .
With deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom. May peace be with you Hal, Debby and family.
To the family of Helen Crady
So sorry to read about the loss of Helen. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. With deepest sympathy,
Bill Webster
May your family find comfort and hope in drawing close to God at this most difficult time. Take courage in His promise for our dear loved ones who have passed away found at Acts 24:15. This promise of a resurrection is trustworthy. (Titus 1:2) Please accept my condolences.
Dear Joyce
I hope you have lots of pictures of your mother from when she was a youngster to a healthy oldster. Those are the memories I cherish of my mom. It just helps to think of all the good times and know she will always be there everytime you see one of your Grandkids smile.
Here is to God, Your parents, their gene pool and Happy Times in the past, now and in the future. Charley and Claudia Kincaid
Ron and Crady family. We have wonderful memories of Helen. We will make sure Jay knows of your loss. With sincere sympathy. Love, Carl and Suzie Craig and family
It was a pleasure to be able to get to know Helen and her family as her nurse for many years. Helen and I had a lot of great moments talking about life, children, and grandchildren. She was surrounded with love and kindness in the last years of her life. This shows what an awesome lady she was because God made sure she had good care and loving people to look after her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of loss. Even though you will miss her greatly, your Mother will be busy catching up with loved ones who have gone before her and helping expand God’s beautiful garden now.
Tammy Vealetzek
So sorry to here the passing of your mom. May God watch over and bless all of you and your family. I have so many great memories of your mom and dad and family. God bless you all.
We are extremely sorry to hear of your loss. We know she was a great woman and will be deeply missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help in your time of loss. Our prayers are with the family.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.