Helen M. Simon Boarman, 90, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away July 17, 2023, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born March 26, 1933, in West Louisville, Kentucky to the late Thomas S. Simon and Gertrude Coomes Simon. Helen retired from BB&T Bank, originally Owensboro National Bank, where she was the cafeteria manager. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
Helen was compassionate, giving, and was always there to lend a helping hand. She was strong in her faith. Helen was dedicated to her husband and her family. She worked hard her whole life and instilled morals and work ethic in her children as well. Helen was happiest on Sundays, when her family would come over to visit and have Sunday dinners. She also enjoyed her time crocheting.
Along with her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Boarman, and siblings: Francis “Buddy” Simon, Jimmy Simon, Bobby Simon, Mary Howard, Peggy Cannon, Naomi Simon, and Dorothy Simon.
Helen is survived by her children: Diana (Charles) Boarman Warner, Cecelia (John) Boarman Jeffery, and Thomas (Tina) Boarman; siblings: Connie Hood, Billy Simon, Sister Anna Simon, and Kathy Simon; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and cousins.
A funeral Mass will be 10:30 am on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with prayers being said at 6:30 pm, on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory, and again from 9:30 am to 10:30 on Saturday, July 22, 2023, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of charitable donations made payable to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301, or to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 4029 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The family of Helen would also like to give a special thank you to Hospice of Western Kentucky, who took exceptional care of her during this time.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Helen M. Simon Boarman. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of Mrs. Boarman and sign her virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.