Helen A. Clevenger

Helen A. Clevenger, 89, formerly of Knoxville, was called Home at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2014 in Heartland Health Care Center in Galesburg.

She was born December 26, 1924 in Argonia, Kansas the daughter of Fred and Anna (Stork) Fiene. She married Olan L. Clevenger on January 30, 1946 in Wellington, Kansas. He preceded her in death October 6, 2002.

She is survived by two sisters, Betty Ray of Rock Hill, South Carolina and Marion Klapp of Galesburg; a brother, John Fiene of Newton, Kansas and seven nieces and nephews and their families. In addition to her husband, Helen was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Kathryn Smith, in 2008.

Helen was a clerk for Burlington Truck Lines for 12 years. She worked at Knoxville Grade School for eight years. She was of the Methodist faith.

Helen’s exuberant spirit and joyful heart will mark our many wonderful memories of her. She delighted in family gatherings and playing cards with her circle of friends.

Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, October 31, 2014 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Graveside service will follow at 10:15 a.m. at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Rev. Jim Ecklund will officiate. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.