Helen McQuitty's Obituary
Helen McQuitty, 93, of Columbia,Mo, entered into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Boone Hospital Center. Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Tuesday July 7, 2015 at Russell Chapel CME Church. The visitation will be held from 11 am – 1 pm at the church.
She was born on Feb. 1, 1922, in Columbia, the daughter of Vernon Jackmon and Ethel Holt. On Aug 20, 1947, she was united in marriage to Elmer F. McQuitty; they shared 58 years together before he preceded her in death in 2006.
In addition to her being a loving wife and mother, Helen worked for Stephens College for over 35 years before retiring. She also enjoyed sewing and crocheting as a hobby. Helen also enjoyed listening to the word of god, after attending church on Sunday, one of her favorite events on Sunday evening was watching and listening to ministers preach the word of god on TV. She loved her grand kids and looked forward seeing them every time they came to visit her.
Helen was a devoted member of Russell Chapel CME church where she served in variety of ways. She was also a member of the steward board Dela Ralph Missionary at Russell Chapel church.
Helen is survived by one son, Elmer E. McQuitty (Patricia) of Columbia, one daughter, Ethel D. Jones of Columbia. Four grandsons; Timothy Ellis (Sonya) of Columbia, Sherrod Ellis (Robin) of Fort Worth, Texas; Kenneth R. Jones (Lisa) of Carmel, Indiana; Jason Ellis of Columbia. Three granddaughters; Shari Lomax, Mauresa McQuitty, Heather McQuitty (Richard) all of Columbia. 16 Great grand kids, 4 great-great grand kids and several nephews, nieces, cousins and friends
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Jerry Ellis; one sister, Lorraine Mady, and two aunts.
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