Helen A. Snellings

Helen A. Snellings obituary, Mansfield, MO

Helen A. Snellings

Helen Snellings Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holman-Howe Funeral Homes Lebanon on Mar. 28, 2025.

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Helen Audria Snellings was born April 10, 1943 in Lebanon, Missouri to Mark C. and Audrey E. Doublin Anthony. She passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 in Lebanon South Nursing and Rehab. She was eighty-one years, eleven months and eighteen days of age.
She grew up in the Lebanon area and attended Stoutland and Lebanon Schools. After graduating, she continued her education with additional courses with various colleges.
Helen was married to Jack Hopkins, Bill Randle, Chet Price and Gene Snellings. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jack, Chet and Gene; her parents, Mark and Audrey Anthony; her brothers, Marcus Anthony and his wife Linda and Gary Anthony; her sister-in-law Paula Anthony and a nephew, Bub Anthony.
She is survived by her children, William J. (B.J.) Randle and his wife Monica of Greenwood, Missouri, Jerri Dawn Wilson of Eldon, Missouri, Kerri Leigh Adkins and her husband Dan of Richmond, Missouri, Toni Lynn Lewis and her husband Randy of Phillipsburg, Missouri and Bobbi Jo Randall and her husband Brandon of Montreal, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren, Tina, Jeff, Maria, Danielle, Jonn, Jordan, Jeremy, Justin, Rachel, Curtis, Lori, Dalton, Darrick and Arial; twenty-six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; her sisters and brothers, Herb Anthony of Falcon, Missouri, John Anthony and his wife Linda, Terri Weir and her husband Vic of Lebanon, Missouri, Bill Anthony and his wife Jackie, Jim Anthony and his wife Donna, all of Falcon, Missouri; and other relatives and friends.
Helen accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a member of various churches throughout the years, most recently, Southern Heights Christian Church. She loved Gospel music and was strong in her faith.
Helen grew up on a farm and following her education, she moved to Kansas City where she married William C. Randall. They were married for seventeen years. While in Kansas City, she was employed at ABC Bandag.
She returned to Camdenton where she was employed at Kelsey Tire for eleven years. She then worked in the health care field for many years.
In her early years she enjoyed cooking, going on walks, traveling, exploring and family gatherings. Later in her life, Helen had a passion for bird watching and reading, playing board games, doing puzzles, watching crime shows and mysteries as well as tuning in to Game Show Network and the Discovery Channel on television. She also enjoyed listening to all kinds of music and enjoyed people watching.
Most of all, she loved her family. They were so precious to her and she looked forward to big family gatherings to celebrate special occasions.
Throughout her life, Helen was known for her unwavering dedication to her family, embodying the roles of a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Her home was a haven of warmth, love, and laughter, where countless memories were created and treasured.
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