Helen F. Searcy

1928 - 2018

Helen F. Searcy obituary, 1928-2018, Independence, MO

BORN

1928

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Carson-Speaks Chapel

1501 W. Lexington Ave.

Independence, Missouri

Helen Searcy Obituary


Helen F. Searcy, 89, of Independence, Mo., passed away February 9, 2018.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at the chapel. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence.

Helen was born on September 25, 1928, in Independence, Mo. She was 1 of 13 born to Henry and Virgie (Nichols) Paris. She was a graduate of William Chrisman High School Class of 1947. In 1947, she married the love of her life, Clifford Searcy. They had spent over 64 years together when he passed away in 2011. In 1990, she retired from the Independence School District as the head cook for William Chrisman.

Cooking was a passion in her home as well. All family gatherings were at her home with her doing the cooking, and she loved to share with friends as well. Helen also enjoyed canning, sewing, and her flower gardens. She was always up for a game of cards or a run to the casino! Helen was truly loved and will be forever missed by her family and friends.

Survivors include son, Namon Searcy and his wife, Connie; daughter, Debbie Lafferty and her husband, Jerold; grandchildren, Chad Searcy, Jeremy Searcy, Kerri Rees, Julie McKiernan, Crystal Lafferty, and Nichol Allen; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Genny Warren and Carmalita Easterla; brother, Johnny Paris; a large extended family and many friends.

Helen is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford Searcy; son, Cliff Searcy Jr.; and 9 siblings.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com.

Arrangements: Carson Speaks Chapel, 816-252-7900.

Published by The Examiner on Feb. 13, 2018.
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Carson-Speaks Chapel

1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052

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16

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Carson-Speaks Chapel

1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052

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