Helen Flora Spence Brown, 80, of Garrison, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, at her home.
She was born August 13, 1938, in Greenup County, a daughter of the late Hood and Suzan Osman Spence.
Helen enjoyed gardening, cooking, taking care of animals, family cookouts and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Helen is survived by five sons, Allen Brown of South Shore, Joe Brown Jr. of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Donald Brown of Garrison, Jerry Brown of Garrison, and James Spence of Greenup; two daughters, Beverly Tackett of Garrison, and Teresa Spence of Greenup; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Mason Spence, John Spence, Levi Spence, Andy Spence, Elwood Spence, and Tom Spence; and two sisters, Madge Emmons and Etta Roberts.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Keith Seargent officiating. Burial will follow in Jamison Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Dickerson Funeral Home, 110 West Second Street in Vanceburg.
Helen’s sons and daughters will serve as pallbearers.