Helen Elizabeth Adair

Helen Elizabeth Adair, 94, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Helen was born in Kokomo, Indiana on May 5, 1930 to John and Abigail Barlow. On July 10, 1953, she married the love of her life, Joseph "Jody" Adair, and he survives. They were married for 71 years.

Helen was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. Her family was her life and that was very evident in her day-to-day living. She was always ready to see you and greeted you with a big hug. Most of her and Jody's married life was spent at their home in Kokomo. Helen retired from Taylor Community School as a cafeteria worker after 30 years of service. After retirement Helen and Jody spent the next 25 years wintering in South Texas with many special friends and family. She was a farmer's wife and a homemaker who loved gardening and sewing taught to her by her very special mother-in-law, Hilda Adair. She loved canning her beautiful, red tomato juice and delicious, sweet pickles. She spent hours sewing beautiful Easter and Christmas dresses for her daughters. Her home was always open to friends and family whether it be for conversation with a cup of coffee or a place to stay for friends of her children. Her nighttime prayer with Jody while holding his hand was one of her favorite parts of her day.

Along with her husband, Jody, Helen is survived by her daughters, Terri (Les) Strunk, Ruth (Mike) Thompson and her bonus son, Steve (Sherri) Belcher, grandchildren Eric Dockerty, Wendy (Kevin) Colt, Nicki (Jaime) Smith, Jodi (Brian) Kennedy, Jessica Papai, Shon (Kirsten) Belcher, Mike (Melissa) Thompson, Cami (Justin) Sparks, Andrea (Adam) Buchko, Chelsea Brooks and Leighton (Natasha) Adair. 16 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her three sons, Lawrence Dockerty, John (Arlene) Adair and Joe (Kim) Adair. Her sisters, Bernice Williams, Edna Brown, Velma Weideman, Edith Chlarson and her special niece, Carolyn Maish.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Guardian Angel Hospice, Dr. Ishan Gohil, Hemlock Friends Church and Doug Shoemaker. A very special thanks to her hairdresser and niece, Paula Bolin, whom she loved dearly.

A celebration of life will be held at Hemlock Friends Church, 4448 400 S, Hemlock, IN 46937 on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM with Doug Shoemaker officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Guardian Angel Hospice, 513 Lincoln Road, Kokomo, Indiana 46902 or Hemlock Friends Church, PO Box 117, Hemlock, Indiana 46937.