Lucy Smith

Audrey Lucille “Lucy” (Helman) Smith, 84, of Owenton, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, after a brief illness. Lucy was born in Shelocta, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1940.  She was the daughter of Elder C. and Rosalene  (McCullough) Helman.  She was raised in Rural Ridge and graduated from West Deer High School in 1958. She graduated from Alleghany Valley School of Nursing in 1961.  Shortly after graduation, she moved to California where she worked as a nurse, and lived until 1970 when she moved to Kentucky.  After working in Lexington for a short time she worked at the Owen County Health Department and Three Rivers Health Department until her retirement.  Lucy’s favorite pastime was reading.  She was a voracious reader often reading a book a day.  She also liked taking bus tours to anywhere in the United States.  Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Lorraine Gordon, and a brother, Dan Helman.  She is survived by a brother, Dave (Shirley) Helman of Creighton, PA, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Private burial was in the Walter Chapel Church Cemetery, Indiana Township, PA.  Memorial donations may be made to the Owen County Public Library.