Helen L. Buckley

June 21, 1924 - January 30, 2015

Helen L. Buckley, 90, of New Castle, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 at Hickory Creek of New Castle. She was born on June 21, 1924 in Westport, a daughter of the late Clyde and Mamie (Tarr) Stegner. Helen attended New Castle schools and was employed with Marsh Supermarkets for 32 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Christian Reflections (formerly the Maranatha Class). Helen was active at the Henry County Senior Center, Bridge and Euchre Clubs, a member of the ladies golf league and an avid bingo player. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and their family vacations at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She is survived by her children, Ronald (wife: Sandy) Brooks of New Castle, Sharon (husband: John) Stephens of Mooresville and Marla (husband: Jim) Johnson of New Castle; grandchildren, Brent (wife: Stephanie) Brooks and Mike Brooks both of New Castle, Julie (husband: Brian) Justus of Mooresville, Jeff Stephens (Amie Jones) of Avon, Jenny (husband: Robb) Thompson of Plainfield and Joe (wife: Kerri) Stephens of Lantana, Texas, Heath Johnson ( Jennifer Fullhart) of Frankfort, Carrie (husband: Danny) Hubble of Pendleton; great-grandchildren, Brandon Brooks of Carmel, Brittney Brooks of New Castle, Amanda (husband: Aaron) Botsford of Avon, Ashley (husband: Caleb) Gibbons of Plainfield, Justin (wife: Kelsey) Stephens of Plainfield, Brenden (wife: Jennifer) Justus of Mooresville, Breanna (husband: Andrew) Bondurant of Grayson, Kentucky, Sarah Knop of Grayson, Kentucky and Hannah Knop of Plainfield, Noah and Makenna Hubble both of Pendleton; great-great-grandchildren, Ayden and Alec Botsford and Evelynne and Benjamen Gibbons and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Buckley; a grandson, Scott Brooks; brothers, Howard, Clyde Jr., William and Norman Stegner and a sister, Dorothy Browning. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Ingalls officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be offered to the First Baptist Church or the Henry County Senior Center. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The family would like to extend a very special thank you from the bottom of their hearts to the amazing staff at Hickory Creek of New Castle. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Helen Buckley.