Helen Schlesiger

Helen Schlesiger, age 83, of Clarence, MO, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.

She was born August 5, 1931, in Rockport, IL, the daughter of George and Ella McGee McCann. On April 12, 1978, she was united in marriage to Robert Schlesiger in Kansas City, MO. He preceded her in death.

Helen is survived by one son, Alan Schlesiger and wife Leanna of Hickman, NE; one granddaughter, Sidney Schlesiger of Hickman, NE; one brother, Jim McCann and wife Sandra of Clarence, MO; one sister, Margaret White and husband Charlie of Clarence, MO; one sister-in-law, Sandy McCann of Callao, MO; one brother-in-law, Walter Scott of Brookfield, MO and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert; two brothers, Frankie and Dave McCann and two sisters, Mildred Reeves and Martha Scott.

Helen was a 1948 graduate of Clarence High School and a member of the Clarence Christian Church. She was an avid reader, enjoyed quilting, gardening, crafts and visiting with family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Clarence, MO, with burial to follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home in Clarence from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Memorials may be made to the Clarence Library.