Helen Imo (Staton) Nance Jenkins Obituary (1928 - 2025)

Helen (Nance) Jenkins October 9, 1928 - February 13, 2025 Helen (Nance) Jenkins, age 96 of Strawtown, Indiana passed away February 13, 2025, at the Waters of Tipton, Tipton, Indiana. Helen was born October 9, 1928, to Allen and Nona (Olds) Staton. Helen attended school in Strawtown, Indiana. She worked at Heartland Growers in Westfield, Indiana for 14 years. She had a green thumb and took great pride in her job and the many flowers she grew at home over the years. Family was everything to Helen and she looked forward to warm weather and cookouts with her family, always requesting Jessie to make her a big, fat, juicy cheeseburger on the grill. She loved spending time with her grandkids and her great grandkids that she always referred to as "her babies". She was so proud of them all and made sure everyone she met knew that. Helen was a hugger; everyone that knows her probably had a hug at one time or another. We will miss those sweet hugs, but we have so many wonderful memories and know that we will be reunited again one day. Helen is survived by her son, Jessie (Deb) Nance of Anderson; Stepdaughter, Pam White of North Fort Myers, FL; Great Niece, Demita (Barry) Piercy of Laurel Hill, NC that Helen helped raise and considered a daughter. Grandchildren, Stacie (Gary) Baugh of Noblesville, Andrea (Jamie Nepsa) Smith of Pendleton, and "Special Granddaughter" Amanda Nepsa of Noblesville. Step Grandchildren; Jamie Coverdale of Noblesville and Angel Hill of Anderson; Great Grandchildren; Taylor Nepsa, JT Nepsa, Alyson Baugh, Sophia Nepsa, Liam Nepsa, Natalie Nepsa and Aria Nepsa; Niece and Nephew; Mary Jo (Donnie) Dunagan and Mike Hernandez; and Several Great Nieces and Nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her first Husband, Hollis Nance and second husband, Husband Harold Jenkins; Stepson, David Jenkins; parents, Allen and Nona Staton; Brothers and Sisters, Frederick Staton, Mable Fisher, Sarah Moore, Ella Bessie Dye, Alvina McNew, Joseph Staton, Maxine Staton and Flora Rathbone; "Special Great Grandson" Matthew Oresik. Special Friend and Companion: Abraham (Bud) Small and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2025, from 2 pm - 5 pm at Hartley Funeral Home, 209 West Jackson Street, Cicero, Indiana. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 11 am at Hartley Funeral Home with Mark Knapp officiating. Burial will follow at Carey Cemetery, Noblesville, IN. The Family would like to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude to longtime neighbor, Brad Overdorf for always watching out for our mom, visiting with her, taking her home cooked meals and being there when she/we needed him. Also, to Sandy Bucher and Cheryl Hale who provided love and home care to Helen prior to moving to Waters of Tipton. Thank You to the staff at the Waters of Tipton and the staff at Paradigm Hospice for the great care and love provided to Helen during her stay at the Waters. Online condolences may be made at www.hartleyfuneralhome.com.