Lois Helfer

Lois M. Helfer, 93, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Willows of Shelbyville.

Born September 16, 1931, in St. Paul she was the daughter of Everett V. Wiley and Goldie Irene (Durbin) Wiley. She married Charles A. "Bud" Helfer on June 18, 1949, and he preceded her in death on September 7, 2014.

Survivors include 2 children- Charles "Gene" Helfer (Debbie) and John David Helfer (Sarah) both of Shelbyville; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, 1 brother Donald Wiley, sisters Janet Griffith & Judy Bowers and niece Melanie Griffith.

Lois graduated from St. Paul High School in 1949 and was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. She was a lifetime resident of this area and was a cashier for Western Supermarket, retiring in 1984 after 14 years of service. She was a member of Shelby Senior Services, a life member of VFW Auxiliary, and past member of Eagles Lodge and American Legion. She enjoyed dancing, playing euchre, and going out to eat with friends.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road with Pastor Bryan Trotter officiating. Burial will be at Union Chapel Cemetery in St. Paul. Friends may call on Friday evening, December 13, from 4:00-8:00 pm, at the funeral home.