Helen Marie Harvey

Helen Marie Harvey, 86, passed away after a brief illness at Lexington Medical Center on Sunday, February 7, 2021. She was born in LeJunior, Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Meril Eldridge and Lillie Mae Cloud. She lived in LeJunior until finishing school then moved to Chicago, IL where she was employed at a local bank. While living in Chicago, she met and married her husband, William. After her marriage, she travelled extensively for 22 years as a dedicated military wife. During her husband’s military career, they resided in numerous states in the US, as well as 3 trips to Germany, where she resided for a total of 10 years. Following her husband’s retirement, they lived in Columbia and she worked for Richland County School District One. After her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her family, collecting recipes, baking and decorating cakes, crocheting and watching TV Westerns. Helen is survived by her children: Charles (Doris) Harvey, Ann (Greg) Malone, Richard Harvey; brothers: Ken Eldridge, Leroy Eldridge; and sisters: Kay Gaines, Mary Fancher, and Mae Wood. She has 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William; and her brothers, William and Bob Eldridge. A private graveside service will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to that SPCA in honor of her love of animals.