Helen Hubbert Kemp

I sang in the children's choirs of Helen Kemp at the FPC on ninth street in the 1940's and 1950's. I will never forget the many musical events in which we participated including the Messiah. I know my love of music has a great foundation because of the love and caring and guidance of both Helen and her husband, John. Thank you. Ruth Carolyn Arbuckle Smith. Oklahoma City, Presbyterian Church

I have only just listened to one of her pieces which I think was gorgeous. It is a crying shame that she passed on two years ago because I would have been so excited about any new release that she composed

Oh what beautiful memories of singing with John and Helen Kemp! I was a very young choister in the church choir. Singing with the Kemps was a joy! A great beginning for my music awareness that has provided much joy in my life. Thank you Helen for your joy of life and music at every age of life!!

I am so sorry for your loss. Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing Helen and John as Sacred Music faculty at WCC, I had always heard of her and the impact she had on students and church musicians through the years, especially her work with children. She definitely has earned her heavenly reward.

Helen and Uncle John were an important part of my musical life. Their love of God and music was a blessing to thousands of young people. Blessings to each of you. Alyson Hall Richards, Wimberley, Texas

I had been Helen's hairstylist for over 20 years at Images salon in Sellersville. She meant the world to me, and I always enjoyed our time together in the salon. I also was John's hairstylist until his passing. The Two of them were such an inspiration and obviously adored each other. Please accept my sincere condolences. Donna Ricci

I remember Helen and John Kemp as they guided and blessed a generation of us children/young people at the First Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City. Our lives were filled with music because of this wonderful family on Wednesdays and Sundays both as participants and listeners. I especially remember singing the entire Handel's Messiah on the weekend after Thanksgiving in the sanctuary of the church on ninth street with the OKC Symphony and choirs from all of the OKC area. I'm certain many...

I first met Mrs. Kemp in 1967 when she directed the youth choir that I was in. My Mom, who was a Sweet Adeline, knew that this vocal guidance was something special. And the Kemps would sing as a family at the Christmas services. It was lovely. I'll never forget her.