Helm, Charles & Glenna (Sikes)

Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
November 10, 2005, pg 17A

Charles Helm, 82, of Midwest City died Nov. 8, 2005. Charles was born Jan. 2, 1923 in Shawnee the son of Charles Oscar and Ida Helm. He grew up playing football in Shawnee, OK and married his high school sweetheart, Glenna Sikes. Charles always had a love for Shawnee, nature, traveling and woodworking. After returning from World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater in the Army Air Corps, Charles worked at and retired from Tinker Air Force Base as a flight line crew chief. He then worked for and retired from Midwest Regional Medical Center. Charles was also a charter member of Meadowood Baptist Church. Throughout his life Charles was devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren and all his family.

He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Donna Smallwood.

Charles is survived by his wife of 62 years, Glenna; a daughter, Judy and her husband Bob Newsom of Midwest City, OK; 2 sons, Mike and his wife Barbara Helm of Ft. Smith, AR and Charles and his wife Vicky Helm of Houston, TX; son in law, Kim and his wife Vida Smallwood of Sugarland, TX; 9 grandchildren, Michelle McCoy of Sugarland, TX, Krista and her husband Allan Luper of Edmond, OK, Heather Helm of The Colony, TX, Matthew and his wife Stacy Newsom Kerr of Petaluma, CA, Bradley Helm of Fayetteville, AR, Erik Smallwood of Oklahoma City, Tana and her husband Ryan Roberson of Athens, GA, Ty Fleming of Chicago, IL and Kimberly Smallwood of Tulsa, OK; a sister, Willa Dean and her husband Paul Sykora of Stroud, OK; numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be conducted by Ford Funeral Service at 10am Thursday at the Meadowood Baptist Church with Bob Rutherford officiating. His 9 grandchildren will serve as pallbearers and the Progress Sunday School Class of Meadowood Baptist Church will be honorary pallbearers. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Shawnee. Memorial contributions may be made to the Meadowood Baptist Church Youth Music Program at 2816 Woodcrest, Midwest City, OK 73110.

Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
November 10, 2005, pg 22A

Glenna Helm, 84, of Midwest City died Feb. 2, 2007. Glenna was born Aug. 22, 1922 in Terrelton, OK the daughter of Dolph and Eva Mae Sikes. She was married to Charles Helm and together they were residents of Midwest City for over 50 years. She was an active Charter Member of Meadowood Baptist Church for 45 years. Glenna led an active life and attended water aerobics at Rose State College and was an avid walker. She was loved as a wife, mother, and grandmother who was proud of her children and grandchildren and their many accomplishments. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, making quilt tops, and being outside gardening. Glenna ministered to others through her cooking and childcare in her home. She loved people, especially friends, neighbors, and Sunday school members who enriched her life.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Helm and beloved daughter, Donna Sue Smallwood.

Glenna is survived by daughter, Judy and her husband, Bob Newsom of Midwest City, OK; 2 sons, Mike and his wife, Barbara Helm of Ft. Smith , AR and Charles and his wife, Vicky Helm of Houston, TX; son-in-law, Kim and his wife, Vida Smallwood of Sugarland, TX; 9 grandchildren, Michelle Helm of Houston, TX; Krista and her husband, Allan Luper of Edmond, OK, Heather Helm of The Colony, TX, Dr. Matthew and his wife, Stacy Newsom-Kerr of San Francisco, CA, Bradley Helm of Little Rock, AR, Erik Smallwood of Oklahoma City, Tana and her husband Ryan Roberson of Athens, GA, Ty Fleming of Chicago, IL and Kimberly Smallwood of Oklahoma City, OK; a brother-in-law Paul Sykora of Stroud, OK; numerous other relatives and friends. Special gratitude is expressed to Faye and Teresa, her devoted caregivers.

Funeral Services will be conducted by Ford Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 6th at Meadowood Baptist Church with Bob Rutherford officiating. Her 9 grandchildren will serve as pallbearers and the Progress Sunday School Class of Meadowood Baptist Church will be honorary pallbearers. Private burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Shawnee. Memorial contributions may be made to the Meadowood Baptist Church at 2816 Woodcrest, Midwest City, OK 73110.

Ford Funeral Service 305 S. Sooner Rd. 677-9990

Source: The Oklahoman.

Contributed by Marti Graham, March 2007. Information posted as courtesy to researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.