HELEN MARGARET McGINNIS

Helen Margaret McGinnis, 93, of Cole Camp, MO and formerly of Orrick, MO died Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, MO.

Helen was born on February 4, 1924 in Orrick to Lambert and Estella Fay (Kincaid) Coats. She married Herbert E. McGinnis of Missouri City, MO on September 13, 1941. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1982.

Survivors include; one son and daughter-in-law, Danny Ray and Rena McGinnis of Round Rock, TX; two sisters, Mildred Merritt of Brookfield, MO and Frances Sanderson of Schell City, MO; 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Helen was preceded in death by one son, William Allen McGinnis; one daughter, Donna Jean Perkins; 4 brothers, Tyrus Coats, Robert Coats, John Coats and Richard Coats; and 2 sisters, Dorothy McAfee and Mary Smith.

Helen had lived in Wichita, KS before returning to Excelsior Springs, MO and then to the Elkhorn area where they farmed. Helen was a hard working farm wife with her husband. Later on Helen became the primary caregiver for her husband after he suffered a stroke and heart attack. Helen loved to cook, especially homemade pies and ice-cream to serve to her family get together. She was known as a caregiver for others. She loved baseball especially the St. Louis Cardinals.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be Friday, December 1, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery northwest of Orrick, MO. Online condolences maybe left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com