Helen Marie Gann Wadlow was born in Greenfield, MO on October 5, 1915 and passed away on June 18, 2013.

She was married to Lowell Gann on July 29, 1933. Lowell preceded her in death in 1951. In 1965 Helen married Charles R. Wadlow and they had many happy years until Chuck" passed away in 1990.

Helen''s greatest love was her family. She loved preparing family dinners and was famous'' for her chicken and dumplings.

She is survived by two sons, Edward L. Gann and wife Viola, Allen E. Gann and wife Martha. Her third son Ronald D. Gann died in 1958. She is also survived by a step-daughter Kathy Wadlow Hawkins, six grandchildren, Nicky, Danny, Michael, Kathy, Gary and David Gann, two step-grandchildren Kari Hopkins and Craig Payton. Seven great-grandchildren Shane, Travis, Joshua, Alexandra, Kali, Grace, and Austin Gann.

Helen was a member of South Haven Baptist Church and attended faithfully until her health would not permit.

The family would like to thank the staff at Christian Health Care East for their attentive care the last months of her life.

Graveside services under the direction of Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Midtown will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Elkland, MO on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 10:00 A.M.