Helen Louise McClanahan
May 11, 1937 ~ May 12, 2023
Helen Louise McClanahan, 86, of Cloverdale, Indiana, passed away at home on May 12, 2023. Helen was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 11, 1937, to the late Charles & Ernestine “Tina” Peck. Helen grew up in Monrovia and was in the graduating class of 1955 of Monrovia High School. During her childhood she could be found singing at different venues with her sisters. She was close to all her siblings, and faithfully wrote letters to her brother “Eddie” while he was in Vietnam. Helen enjoyed fishing, crocheting and country music. She had a “spitfire” attitude and always had fun with her family and friends.
Helen is survived by her son; Darren Briant, brother; Ed “Butch” (Carol) Peck, and sister; Nida Stanerford.
Helen is preceded in death by her loving husband; John B. McClanahan and sisters; Margaret Sisk and Patty Shields.
Helen’s Life Celebration® Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visitation will be Friday, May 19, 2023, 12-2 p.m., with the funeral service beginning at 2 p.m. Burial and committal services will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, in Lewisville, at Mannan Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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To Ed and Nida, I express my deepest expression of sympathy and share your sorrow at the passing of Helen. The memories I have of Helen date back to the late 60’s. I couldn’t have be but eight or ten years old. She and George Bryant would take me to spend nights with them in their little house on Milhon Drive near Gasburg. Why they did that, I do not know. I just remember that they we both very kind to me and it was such a treat to stay all night at their house. Those were good times and I will never forget her and remember thinking how pretty she was. Rest in peace Helen McClanahan.