Name: Visitation for Helen Whipple Moss
Start: 2018-11-30T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-11-30T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home - Louisville

Helen Whipple Moss

Louisville - 68, died on November 14, 2018 at the Sam Swope Care Center among several of her closest friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Francis Moss; her parents, Francis and Lucille Whipple; brother, Richard Whipple; and only nephew, Keith Whipple. She is survived by her brother, David Whipple, Reston, Virginia. She is also survived by an uncle, Jack, and many cousins.

She was born September 16, 1950 in Erie, Pa and she graduated from McDowell High School, Millcreek Township, PA. She attended Gannon University in Erie from 1970-1972 and graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1973 with a degree in Marketing.

She began her professional career with a position in PR with the Farm Credit Bureau of Kentucky. And later was employed by Humana where she worked for 27 years. She retired from Humana in 2017 after witnessing its tremendous growth and contributing to its key position in the health insurance industry. She had the respect, esteem, and confidence of her colleagues and industry partners. One of her unusual duties for many years was to organize the Humana-sponsored Great Balloon Festival, part of the Derby Festival.

She was excited about travel and visited Canada, Mexico, Spain, France, and Italy. She was an avid swimmer and a licensed SCUBA diver. She did many dives in eastern New York, but a particular favorite was the Akumal reef off the Yucatan, Mexico

She followed NASA and was an aficionado of the space shuttle program, once spending two weeks in Florida to view a launch that was delayed for months. Her desk is riff with Nasa memorabilia and photos.

She was an accomplished photographer in the process of reviving her talent as a visual artist.

There will be a memorial visitation from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2018 at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Nov. 25, 2018.

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Robin Reece

November 27, 2018

Helen was my friend, mentor, and former boss. I worked for Helen in the marketing department at Humana during the years we sponsored the Derby Festival Humana Balloon Glow and Race. We had a blast and I was grateful to be able to work for her. Our friendship lasted throughout the years. Anyone who knew Helen, understands that once you have that connection with her, the bond and friendship never goes away no matter where life and work lead us. I will always remember Helen's laughter, stories about her trips, her love for Allen, her passion for flowers and gardens, NASA, good music, and movies. I use to call her a "flower child." She liked that. When I worked for her, I asked her once if I should just call her Helen Whipple or Helen Moss. She replied, "it's Whipple-Moss to you little missy." LOL We laughed, and I reminded her of that from time to time. I loved meeting her for lunch and catching up on the latest gossip and hear her say "honestly" in her sarcastic way. Helen always wanted to hear about my kids, Josh and Jake, and delighted in their accomplishments. She supported me through hard times. She was part of my "girl gang." She had my back and I had hers. One of our last outings was taking a hike to the big overlook in Broad Run Park. That was about a year ago. I am thankful for the last time we were together, which was a week before she passed away. We talked about our good times together, that we loved each other, how much our friendship meant and how grateful we were for the times we shared. We talked about how no one escapes this life without going through the process of dying at some point. We talked about rebirth after death and the mystery of what was waiting beyond the here and now. We talked about what it might look like, and it was exciting. I read her a poem I wrote for her about taking a trip of this lifetime, and she loved it. We laughed, we cried, we prayed, and we said our goodbyes. Helen Whipple-Moss, you were my dear friend, smart, funny, interesting, fiery, caring, creative, and true, and I will miss you greatly, but our memories will live on forever.

Your friend, Robin

November 26, 2018

Helen was wicked smart and had a quiet, unassuming wit. She was generous, caring, funny, loved life, and always made us feel like family. We will miss her something fierce.

Marcy, Chip, and Avery Brown

Rita Vest

November 26, 2018

Helen was a very special lady. I was a vendor for over 15 years, within that time Helen became a cherished friend. I will miss our lunches and that warm smile she always had. Heaven is celebrating this amazing angel.

November 26, 2018

Helen, you were one fabulous lady and will be so missed.. Thanks for your friendship!!!

Cindy Scheler

November 26, 2018

Helen was a wonderful friend and mentor. She was someone that I totally respected and learned a great deal working with her in marketing at Humana. We had some great laughs. I will always remember her sweet, genuine smile and her little chuckle. She was a treasure and will be dearly missed.My deepest sympathy,A friend and colleague at Humana, Cindy Scheler

Betsy Shirey

November 25, 2018

Helen became my friend 15 years ago when I first joined Humana Marketing. Over the years she was my confidant and mentor, and I grew to love her as one of my closest friends. I always felt privileged to have the friendship of such a professional, classy, kind woman.
Within the first couple of years of our friendship, I got to know Allen, and I enjoyed socializing with them both. For awhile we played cards together as part of a monthly group. In fact, during this past year, we talked about starting the group again.
Helen always supported me in whatever I chose to do. After I moved away from Louisville, she opened her home to me, and I occasionally stayed with her when I came to town.
I pray Helen is reunited with her beloved Allen, whom she never stopped missing. There will be a hole in my life from now until I see Helen in Heaven.

November 23, 2018

My sincerest condolences. May God who "heals the brokenhearted; he binds up their wounds" give you the strength to endure and ease your grief during this incredibly difficult time (Psalm 147:3).

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