Helen M Spain

Helen Mae Spain 86, of Fort Smith, passed from this life on October 3, 2020. She was born on September 11, 1934 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Walter S. Ridener and Vina Bushnell Ridener. Helen was a member of Victory Temple. She was retired from Whirlpool Manufacturing. Helen loved antiquing, decorating her home, gardening and most of all spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Vivian West; brothers, Charles Ridener and Harold West.

Helen is survived by her husband Claud Spain; four children, Margaret Moore of Fort Smith, Tammy Baker and husband Darren of Fort Smith, Ronald Gaunt and wife Mary Alane of Hernando, MS., Roger Gaunt and wife Valerie of Fort Smith; two step children, Tena Phillips and Danny Spain both of Booneville; 12 grandchildren, Brian, Cory, Stacy, Shanna, Ryan, Laura, Rachel, Rebecca, Meranda, Makala, Keisha and Keith; 9 great grandchildren along with numerous extended friends and family.

Graveside service will be 11 AM, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith. Viewing will be 1 PM till 6 PM, Monday, October 5, 2020 with family present from 4 PM till 6PM at Edwards Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Brian Abbott, Stephen Ward, Ryan Gaunt, Michael Holycross, Darren Baker and Brian Couch.

Services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home.