Keller, Helen, Irene, 82, of Wichita, Kansas passed away Tues. Feb. 23, 2016 in Wichita. Helen was born on Feb. 25, 1933, on a farm near Montrose, Colorado. Her parents were Myrtle Irene (Hawkins) Anderson and Arvid Hilding Anderson. The Andersons obtained a divorce and Myrtle, Helen’s Mother, Married Edward Bennett when Helen was 2 years old. Therefore, Mr. Bennett, Helen’s stepfather, became her father figure. She carried his last name until she married. Helen attended the Oak Grove Elementary School, near Montrose, Colorado, through the 8th grade. She Attended the Montrose High School for several months of her Freshman Year. The family moved to Winslow, Arkansas, where she finished her Freshman Year in the High School there. Her sophomore Year was completed at University High in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The junior and Senior Years were completed at Green Forest Arkansas, where she graduated in 1951. Soon after graduation, she came with a girlfriend to Wichita, Kansas, to find employment. Helen worked at various jobs until she found a job she really liked. That was doing office work at the Bible Budget Company. She worked there until 1957. Helen was working at Bible Budget when she met Rolland (Mike) Keller. They were married on Aug. 2, 1953. To this union were born 2 children, Rollyna Irene and Kevin Brent. During the years that the children were attending Elementary School, Helen did not work outside the home so that she could be with her children and be a housewife. She did take care of some other children in her home during part of this time. The year Rollyna graduated from High School and Kevin was ready to begin Junior High School, the Kellers decided that it would be good for Helen to find employment outside of the home. She was employed at the Sedgwick County Courthouse as a clerk of the District Court. She found this to be an enriching experience as she learned many things about the Court System, becoming acquainted with many wonderful people that also worked there, and enjoying the contacts she made with the public and the lawyers. After working there for over 15 years, she decided to retire in October of 1991. Since her husband had already retired, they were able to travel together. They were able to visit all 50 states in the United States and many of the Provinces in Canada. Helen’s love for her Lord was expressed in many ways. She had Gift of Hospitality and loved to open her home to numerous Church activities and to serve meals that she had prepared for the people from her church, her friends and family. She has worked in various Children’s Ministries and Ladies Groups. She served as Sunday School Teacher, Bible School Director, worker in CYC, Treasurer of the Ladies Mission Group, and Steward. She enjoyed working on Church Boards, Pastor’s Cabinets and as a Church Greeter. Her cheerful greetings and delicious meals were deeply appreciated by her church family, her friends and her family. A deep appreciation for her family was expressed by her love and encouragement. She was extremely proud of her daughter, son, son-in-law, daughter-in law, grandsons and granddaughter. She is survived by her husband, Rolland (Mike); Daughter, Rollyna (Lyna) Hull; Son, Kevin; Son-in-Law, John Hull; daughter-in-Law, Tamila (Tammy) Kindwall-Keller, Grandsons, Joshua and Michael Hull; Granddaughter, Victoria (Tori) Keller, Brother, Ed Bennett; Sisters, Dorothy Dolloff, Joy Wendt, Mary Wright and Marjorie Moon. There are also a great host of friends and other relatives that survive her. A visitation will be held on Fri. Feb. 26, 2016 from 6 to 8pm. Funeral services will be 10am on Sat. Feb. 27, 2016 both at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E. 13th St. N., Wichita. Pastor John W. Hull will officiate. Entombment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Wichita. In Lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Rivercrest Free Methodist Community Church, 136 N. Emporia St., Wichita, Kansas 67202.
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