Helen Perry Farley

Mrs. Helen Perry Farley, age 91, of Franklin, KY, passed away Friday, October 17th, 2025 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 20th, 2025 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., visitation will continue on Tuesday from 6:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY.

Helen was born on March 8, 1934 in Franklin, KY to the late Modist Perry and the late Mary (Snider) Perry. She was the wife of the late John Farley and was preceded in death by 3 siblings, Snider Perry, Ralph Perry, Margaret Reece.

She is survived by two children, Joni Pruitt (Terry) of Lexington, KY and Steve Farley (Mary) of Franklin, KY; five grandchildren, Ryan Pruitt, Mallory Pruitt (Chris), Elizabeth Farley, John Louis Farley and Stephen Farley (Allison); two great-grandchildren, Madison and Rainley; and two nephews. Special thanks to Teresa McFarland and caregivers at Southern KY Senior Living.

Helen was a member of the Round Pond Church in Simpson County, KY. She was a graduate of Franklin-Simpson High School. She was the co-founder/owner for 58 years of Simpson County Tire Company. Helen loved to play card games, especially rook, playing bumper pool and gardening. She dearly loved her pets but especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

In lieu of flower, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Round Pond Church, c/o Lydia Latham, 201 Stephens Hill Rd., Franklin, KY 42134. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. The website is www.gilbertfhonline.com. The Facebook page is Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. The obituary phone line is 270-586-8844.