Helen Baker Brashears of Berryville, Ark., was born July 15, 1923 in Stonington, Colo., daughter of Frank S. and Bertha (Hunt) Baker. She departed this life Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 in Berryville at age 93.
Helen grew up in Berryville and graduated Valedictorian of her high school class. After attending business college, Helen began working at First National Bank of Berryville where she served as assistant of the President, Digby West.
After raising her three boys in Springfield, Mo., Helen and her husband, Vol, returned to the family business in Berryville, where Helen and Vol owned and operated Brashears Furniture for many years. During those years her rare sense of humor and caring touched the lives of many employees and customers. Helen was very involved in the United Methodist Church, serving on a number of boards and committees over the years.
Helen and Vol recently celebrated 71 years of marriage and their relationship was an inspiration to those who knew them.
On August 22, 1945 she was united in marriage with Vol Brashears, Jr., who survives her of the home. She is also survived by her three sons, Vol Brashears III of Berryville, Ark.; Kent Brashears of Galveston, Texas; and Doug Brashears, and wife, Susan, of Eureka Springs, Ark.; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank S. and Bertha (Hunt) Baker; three brothers, Oscar, Frank and Warren Baker and her sister, Hazel Baker.
Visitation will be 5 – 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel, Berryville, Ark. With respect to Helen’s wishes, a private family service will be held in her honor. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2016