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Helen McMillen Obituary

Helen Jean (Ryan) McMillen, 88, of Louisville passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Symphony of Valley Farms.

Helen was born April 10, 1933 in Glendale, KY. to her late parents, Grace and Charles Ryan. Also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Wendell McMillen; a son, Steven McMillen; four sisters, Elizabeth Stopher, Roberta Lee, Berniece Hamlin and Joyce Ryan; four brothers, Kenneth, Wilbur, Joseph and Charles B. Jr. Ryan.

She was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and had retired from the Zoeller Company as an accountant clerk.

Survivors include her three children, Melita Beban (Edward), Tamara Hart (Marc) and Patrick McMillen (Vicky); daughter in law Patricia McMillen; 9 grandchildren and 10.5 great grandchildren.

A funeral mass will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday September 27, 2021 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with burial in St. James Catholic Church Cemetery in Elizabethtown, KY. Visitation will be 2:00 - 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Owen Funeral Home 5317 Dixie Hwy.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hosparus of Louisville.

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

Published by Courier-Journal from Sep. 22 to Sep. 24, 2021.

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Melanie Brackley Baird

September 25, 2021

Dear Melita, Tammy, Pat and family, I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. Mrs. McMillen was such a sweet lady and a wonderful friend to my mom.
She and your dad are watching over all of you and blessing you with precious memories. Prayers to all.

Joyce, Chris & Kieran McMillen

September 23, 2021

May your special memories bring a smile to your face.

Scott and Linda Bryan

September 23, 2021

Our deepest sympathies

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