Miss Helen Louise McGee of Swifton, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, February 4, 2022 in her home at the age of 82. She was born January 2, 1940 in Swifton, the daughter of F.O. “Buzz” and Mae (Hardin) McGee.
Miss Helen was a graduate of Swifton High School, and earned a Master’s in Education from Arkansas State College. She was a retired school teacher, having taught 7-12th grade English and Business at Grubbs and Bradford High School. Miss Helen was an avid reader, who loved her cats and enjoyed staying connected with her former students, friends, and family.
She was a dedicated member of the Swifton Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday School.
Miss Helen was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, James C. and Orville “Buddy” McGee.
She is survived by her niece, who was also her sister and closest friend, Susie Combs of Diaz; one nephew, Dale McGee of Tuckerman; one great-nephew, Aaron Combs of Springdale; one great-niece, Brooke McGee; special friend, Kathy Roberts; many former students whose lives she touched; and a lifetime of friends.
Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Friday, at Swifton Church of Christ with Mr. Jon Binkley officiating. Interment will follow at Swifton Cemetery. Friends may visit at the church Friday, 12:30 until service.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Eddie House, Robert Templeton, Bob Holt, Colton Phillips, Richard Phillips, Marty Harvey, Steve Smith, and Jon Binkley.
Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.