Helen B. Smith, 91, of Connersville passed away on Sunday afternoon, August 15, 2021 at Majestic Care of Connersville. Helen had been in failing health for the past five years.
She was born on September 11, 1929 in Lancaster, Kentucky in Garrett County, one of eleven children of Charles and Alice Moody Goins, and moved to Connersville with her family as a teenager.
She was employed for eighteen years at Philco-Ford and later was employed for thirteen years at D&M and its successor White-Westinghouse.
Helen had been a member of Connersville Baptist Temple and also served as the Moose Lodge Chaplain for several years. In her leisure, she enjoyed antique collecting.
Survivors include a son, Bradley E. Smith of Connersville; a sister, Sue Lakes of Liberty, Indiana; and a niece, Connie Messer.
Helen is preceded in death by her parents and nine siblings, Claude Goins, Walter Goins, Dorothy Crooks, Bill Goins, Charles Goins, Nanny Ray, Margaret Carter, Beatrice Rutherford, and Myrda Underwood.
Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 20, 2021 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held the same day at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Josh Forrester officiating.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.