Helen C. York, 88, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at her residence. She was born on July 9, 1936 in Bliss, KY, a daughter of the late Mary Hughes Claycomb and Herbert Ray Claycomb.
Mrs. York was dedicated to working for the Lord. She was very involved in church activities at Columbia Church of Christ and never missed an opportunity to go to services. She loved her church family and always tried to live as God would want her to. She was a registered nurse for 40 years graduating from Berea College School of Nursing in 1958 and worked at the hospital and nursing home in Columbia until her retirement in 1998.
While at Berea she met her husband, Vernon, and they celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary before his passing in 2021. She was a caring and compassionate person who loved everyone and was loved by everyone who knew her. The most important thing to her was pleasing God and doing His will.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Rhonda Holt (Dane) of Clovis, New Mexico and Laverne Blair (Steve) of Columbia, KY
1 son: Douglas York (Jacquelyn) of Russell Springs, KY
4 grandchildren: Amanda Holt of Las Vegas, NV, Kristina Holt of Clovis, NM, Jonathan Burton of Russell Springs, KY and Dillon York of Vicco, KY (Perry County)
1 great-grandchild: Dane Gonzales of Las Vegas, Nevada
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon York; three brothers: Bobby, David and William Claycomb; and a grandson, Christopher Burton.
Funeral Service: Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY with Bro. P.J. Hicks officiating
Interment: Wilkerson Cemetery, Russell Springs, KY
Visitation: After 1:00pmCT on Saturday, March 1st.
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
