Helen Farrell

Helen Louise Farrell, 96 of Elkhart, IN and formerly of Lafayette, passed away at her daughter’s residence in Elkhart where she had resided the past two years. Helen was born in Stockwell IN April 2, 1927, the daughter of the late John M. and Mae Marie Carter Taylor and was a 1945 graduate of Stockwell IN High School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her family, music, dining out and feeding the squirrels. Her marriage was to Lawrence P. Farrell in Lafayette and he preceded her in death in November of 1986. Surviving is a daughter, Sue Cripe (Frank) of Elkhart, IN; a son, Dave Farrell (Karen) of Algiers, LA; and a son, Samuel Taylor of Whitestown, IN. Also surviving are two grandsons, Jon and Michael Farrell; two granddaughters, Cindy Moon and Cathy (Jeff) Wight along with six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth and Mary Taylor and Betty Yost and by three brothers, Jim, Nate and Sonny Taylor. Friends may call at the Hahn-Groeber Funeral Home, 1104 Columbia St., Lafayette, from 9:30 AM until the funeral service at 10:30 AM Saturday April 15, Pastor Pat Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery at Stockwell. Those desiring may contribute in memoriam to Swedish Hospital, Seattle, WA Brain Cancer Unit. Hahn-Groeber Funeral Home of Lafayette is honored to serve the Farrell family. Please leave memories and condolences at www.hahngroeberfuneralhome.com