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Helen Olamay Owen

Helen Olamay Owen, 80, of Gravette, Ark., passed away Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. She was born on Oct. 29, 1937 in Gravette, Ark. She enjoyed the Billy V. Hall Senior Center in Gravette, loved going out together with Lynn and Kathy Duncan, and also crafting. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, baby brother, Carl Elam, brother, Dean Elam, sister, Zeda Lee Elam, and grandchild, Beau. She is survived by her special friend and companion, Henry Utrecht; daughter, Teddy Jean Plummer Weir; three grandchildren, Lacy, Ky, and Spring; and five great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at 2 p.m. with a visitation beforehand from 1-2 p.m. at the First Christian Church of Gravette, 301 First Ave. SE, Gravette, Ark. 72736. A graveside at Bethel Cemetery will follow. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Billy V. Hall Senior Center, 1870 Limekiln Road, Gravette, Ark. 72736. Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

Published August 5, 2018

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