Helen P. Schenk

Friday, March 21, 2014

Mrs. Helen P. Schenk, 94, of Jonesboro, died Monday, March 17, 2014, at Jonesboro Health Care. Born Jan. 28, 1920, to the late Collie Boyd and Edna Clare Williams Smith, she was a county clerk for Mississippi County, loved the outdoors, and was a member of Nettleton Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond William Schenk; one son, Dan; six brothers; six sisters; and one grandson, Eric William Schenk.

Mrs. Schenk leaves one son, Jan (and Pat) Schenk of Lebanon, Mo.;

One sister, Neal Schoessel of Jacksonville; and

Seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Graveside service followed at Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Paragould Children's Hospital, 5515 Walcott Rd., Paragould, Ar., 72450.

An online registry is available at www.emersonfuneralhome.com