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Submitted: 3/10/23 • Approved: 3/10/23 • Last Updated: 3/13/23 • R564617-G564616-S3
Kenny Helvey
August 30, 1936-August 17, 2002
Please see military marker
Nancy Bailey Helvey
December 28, 1937- July 18, 2022
*Photo, courtesy Wanda M.
*Obituary Kenny Helvey
Services for Kenny Helvey, 65, of Andrews were held in the Andrews Church of Christ with Mark Wilson officiating.
Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.
He died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002.
He was born Aug. 30, 1936, in Jack County. He married Nancy Bailey on May 20, 1960, in Andrews. Kenny was a retired environmental specialist and a member of Andrews Church of Christ. He graduated from Andrews High School in 1954, then attended San Angelo Jr. College. During his time at college he was active in many programs, including being a clown in the college rodeo.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Laura Smith of Odessa and Julie Cohlmia and Valarie Emfinger, both of Andrews; a brother, Frank of Hondo; two sisters, Tommie Ames of Granbury and Barbara Hathcock of Andrews; and seven grandchildren.
Obituary McNett Funeral Home
*Obituary Nancy Bailey Helvey
Nancy Ann Helvey, age 84, of Andrews, TX., passed away, July 18, 2022, in Midland, TX.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate her life at 10:00 AM Monday, July 25, 2022, at The Andrews County West Cemetery in Andrews, Texas, with Mike Bryant Officiating. A visitation will be held Sunday, July 24, 2022, from 5PM- 7PM at the home of Nancy Helvey.
Arrangements are under the care of McNett Funeral Home.
Nancy was born December 28, 1937, in Houston, Texas to Jack D. Bailey and Bernice "Morris".
She married Kenneth L. Helvey May 20, 1960, in Andrews, TX., and they spent 42 amazing years together until his passing in 2002.
Nancy was everyone's Nana and loved everyone like her own.
She was an extremely hard worker and very dependable. Nancy worked 40 hours a week all the way up to 82 years old. She had a passion for bookkeeping and worked as one for many oilfield companies around Andrews.
Nancy loved to be with her grandchildren and adored her fur babies.
She was known for her pimento cheese.
Nancy was a wonderful mother, and amazing Nana and will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her 3 daughters: Laura Smith and husband Craig of Odessa, TX.; Julia Shirley and husband Roy of Andrews, TX.; and Valarie Helvey of Andrews, TX.; grandchildren: Christy Eckert and husband Travis of Midland, TX.; Cymbre Bryant and husband Mike of Dalhart, TX.; Hunter Emfinger and wife Angela of Andrews, TX.; Sumer Hill and husband Scott of Andrews, TX.; and Rani Allen of Midland, TX.; and 10 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Kenneth L. Helvey; parents: Jack and Bernice Bailey; brothers: Jim Bailey, and Charles Bailey; and sister: Dorothy Harmon.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Permian Basin Rehab Center 620 N Alleghaney Odessa TX 79761 432-332-8244
Obituary McNett Funeral Home
Contributed on 3/10/23 by neldapat
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