Helen Odgers Davis

HELEN LAURA ODGERS DAVIS, 86 died December 12, 2015 at Midland Care Hospice in Topeka, KS. She was born on April 20, 1929 in Clay Center, KS, the daughter of Archie and Violet (Linquist) Kimble. Helen was raised in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS. She married Melvin L. Odgers on December 22, 1946. They made their home in McFarland, KS. Helen and Melvin returned to Clay Center in 1966. Melvin preceded her in death in 1970. Helen later married John Davis and he preceded her in death in 1993. Helen’s work career included employment at KP&L, Wabaunsee County, Clay County, Real Estate, US Postal Service, and the Veteran’s Administration. Upon her retirement from the US Postal Service, Helen obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree with honors from Washburn University in Topeka. Helen was a member of the American Legion, VFW, National Association of Retired Federal Workers, and the Kansas Authors Club. Helen loved and liked writing poetry which received recognition from the Kansas Authors Club. She is preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Hazel Crawford, Vivian Stallsmith and Donna Jean Gilbert Survivors: Son: Scott and wife Nicoleta Odgers, Lone Oak, TX Daughter: Claudia Odgers, Lawrence, KS Granddaughter: Chiara Odgers, Lone Oak, TX Niece: Jennifer Moore, Chesapeake, OH Nephew: Lanny Crawford, Clay Center, KS Nephew: Mike Crawford, Clyde, KS Nephew: Pat Crawford, Lindsborg, KS Nephew: Steven Stallsmith, Manhattan, KS Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS Visitation will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 from 9 AM until service time atNeill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home Memorials: Clay Center Carnegie Library or Doctors Without Borders c/o the funeral home