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Helen I. Byers

Helen I. Byers, 90, of Gas City, IN, and having family members in Huntington, IN, died Sunday, Aug.17, 2014, at 10:55 p.m. at her home.

Mr. Byers retired from Bell Fibre, where she had worked as a machine operator.

She was born May 3, 1924, in Gas City to Charles and Thelma George Sims. She married Omar Byers, and he preceded her in death on April 28, 1982.

Survivors include a daughter, Dianna Lynn (David) Dean, of Huntington; a brother, George Bill (Dixie) Sims; five grandchildren, David (Betsy) Dean II, Dacia Baxter, Dannah (Jon) Hill, Ronnie Lee Woolley and Laura Ann (Brett) Taylor; and eight great-grandchildren.

Calling is Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a service following at 1 p.m., at Needham Storey Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City. Dr. Tom Mansbarger will officiate. Burial will be at Estates of Serenity, Marion.

Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.