Ms. Helen Louise Hall, died peacefully on February 20, 2016 at 6:05 a.m. in Springfield, MO at the age of 87 years, 5 months and 2 days after a long battle with cancer.

Helen was born to parents Alvin and Georgia (Waugh) Hall on September 18, 1928 in Marshfield, MO. She grew up as the eldest of four and attended Elkland High School. In her earlier years, she attended college and was a school teacher. After moving to Springfield, MO, Helen began working as a bookkeeper until she retired. Helen was an active and longtime member of Pathways United Methodist Church. She supported the church in fundraising functions, such as, apple butter days, turkey dinners and garage sales and was the treasurer of the women's circle.

Helen is survived by her sisters, Shirley Gardner and husband David, Broken Arrow, OK, and Margaret Lurvey and husband Joe, Springfield; MO; nieces and nephews; and grand-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Georgia Hall of Marshfield, MO, and her brother, Bill Hall of Marshfield, MO.

Helen requested to be cremated with no service. Her ashes will be scattered at the family plot in Haymes Chapel Cemetery in Marshfield, MO later this year. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.