Name: Memorial Gathering for Helen Jo O'Malia
Start: 2016-07-19T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Flanner Buchanan - Carmel

Helen Jo O'Malia

84, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Helen was born February 13, 1932 in Monrovia to the late Ernest and Jeanette McClellan.

Family and friends are invited to gather from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Flanner and Buchanan - Carmel, where a service celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20.

Helen was the widow of William E. O'Malia. She is survived by her sons, Michael T. (Cindy), Kevin E. (Shelly) and John E. O'Malia; grandchildren, Kelly and Shane O'Malia, Brady and Connor O'Malia, Courtney and Cameron O'Malia; great-grandchild, Kinley O'Malia; and brother, George McClellan. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Edgar and Robert McClellan and sister, Louise Winegardner.

Helen and her husband William were proud business owners of O'Malia's Fireplace Shop and Gnome Crossing, both in Carmel, for 49 years. Helen's hobbies included quilting, spending time with the old gang, watching the Colts and Pacers, playing cards, and creating memories with her family and friends.

Thank you to the nurses, therapists, and staff at Kindred-Bridgewater for the excellent care that they provided for Helen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society for Hamilton County or Shriners Hospital for Children. Please visit flannerbuchanan.com to sign the online guest register.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Jul. 17, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Helen O'Malia

12 Entries

Alice Cooksey

August 18, 2022

I had the pleasure of working long distance with Helen several years ago. I machine quilted many of her quilts from 1996-2001. She was always so friendly to me and I loved getting to know her just a little. I remember her very well. Sending love from Texas.

Carolyn Flynn Fay

July 11, 2021

Helen was the consummate pro. She could handle anything.

Ashley Fuson

July 20, 2016

So sorry for your loss & have been keeping your whole family in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time. Hope you all find comfort in being surrounded by lots of love and family.

Diane McClamroch

July 19, 2016

Dear O'Malia Family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. Everyone loved Helen Jo, she was a joy to be around and just brought a spark of sunshine to your day. I have fond childhood memories of Helen Jo as I would often stop in to see her with my Mom or Dad at the Fireplace shop on College Ave since my Dad, Paul, owned the shop next door. She always made our family feel so welcome. She will be missed, but never forgotten, she was a part of my young life that I will always cherish.

God Bless,

Diane

Gayle Ward Harrell

July 18, 2016

Mike and family, I am so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers through this hard time.

linda pittman

July 17, 2016

I will miss my dear, dear friend

Carolyn Fay

July 17, 2016

A wonderful woman, a wonderful businesswoman. I trusted her judgment and knew she stood behind whatever she sold. One of a kind.

Melody Harrington-Valenti

July 17, 2016

I hold many dear memories of this dear lady and the whole O'Malia family. I had many good times with her kids as we were neighbors for many years! Helen Jo and Bill would call me over to play music for them and whenever they had company after they purchased a new Wurlitzer organ they neither one knew how to play. What great times. I express my sympathy to Mike, Kevin and John and their families. May God bless you and comfort you in the coming days.

Shelby Pendleton

July 17, 2016

Helen became a part of my life as my mom babysat her first granddaughter, Kelly. I never called her Helen, to me she was Grandma O. She welcomed our family into hers and we shared many holidays, events, family events and fun times together. I will love her always and have the fondest memories of Grandma O. Much love to all of the O'Malia family.

Pamelia Storms-Barrett

July 17, 2016

May your beautiful Mother rest in peace. Her kindness and my lovely memories of her will forever remain in my heart.

Ann Powell

July 17, 2016

30 some years ago, Helen was a customer of mine-she bought the Cairn gnomes from me. I always enjoyed the time I spent with her when I went to the store. We had several Tom Clark promotions together--dinner, signings, and just having fun. I often think about her, particularly when I pass where the store was, and wonder what she was up to. She was a grand lady.

Ann Powell

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