Obituary of Helen Louise Neely

NeelyHelen Helen Neely It was on the wings of death at 7:30 PM Wednesday, January 7, 2009 that Helen Louise Neely’s living soul took flight from Holbrook Nursing Home into the promised land of our God where there is no night. Helen was born in Buckhannon on July 25, 1922, a daughter of the late Garland H. and Mary Cutright Crites. On September 17, 1949 she married Argel Neely, who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by two infant brothers and her eldest brother, Paul Marvin Crites. She is survived by one nephew, Tom and wife Treasea Crites of Glady Fork; two nieces, Paulette and husband Robert Bellott of Arlington, VA and Marcia and husband Joe Shipman of Glady Fork. Several great nephews; two great nieces; several great-great nephews and two great-great nieces. Mrs. Neely had been a resident of Holbrook Nursing Home for several years-her bingo heaven !!! Mrs. Neely was a member of the Rocky Ford United Methodist Church. Helen’s family and friends will be received Saturday, January 10, 2009 from 6-8 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 10 AM with the Rev. William C. Eskew, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at the Rocky Ford Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Saturday, January 10, 2009 from 6-8 PM Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Funeral Service Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 10 AM Funeral Home Burial Rocky Ford Church Cemetery