Helen Elaine Gulick

Helen Elaine Lee Gulick, 90, of Independence, Missouri passed away September 21, 2023 surrounded by family. Helen was born April 19, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri to Harold John Lee and Leona Senechal Lee. She attended Scarritt School and graduated from Northeast High School in 1951. She married Ezra (Buddy) Franklin Gulick Jr. on November 24, 1954. They welcomed two children, Craig and Gayle. Helen and Ezra were charter members of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Helen was well-known in her community for being the life of the party. She was a great cook, charismatic, festive, and creative. Helen loved her family, genealogy, history, plants, dancing, shopping, and organizing parties. She will be missed dearly.

Helen is survived by her sister Carol Ann Dover (Robert); grandchildren Dustin Rabourn, Sara Jennings (Jason), James Gulick (Sarah), Carlee Martin (Peter), and Kelsey Harrison (Brandon Black); Great grandchildren Mason and Liberty Rabourn, Dashiell and Callan Jennings, Jonathan and Evelyn Gulick, and Violet and Maddox Martin. She is also survived by countless other relatives and loved ones.

Helen is preceded in death by her husband Ezra Gulick Jr.; children Craig Gulick and Gayle Gulick; parents Harold Lee and Leona Lee Isenschmidt; and siblings Harold Lee and Donald Lee.

A visitation will be held at Floral Hills Funeral Home in Raytown, Missouri on September 29, 2023 from 4-7 pm, services to follow at 7 pm. Burial is to be at Garden of Memories in Pittsburg, Kansas on September 30, 2023 at 11 am.