Helen Louise Vanlandingham
- Born: 3 Mar 1923, Kentucky, USA 1
- Marriage (1): Marion Hadley before 1984
- Marriage (2): William Arthur Leas on 1 Dec 1984 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA
- Died: 2 Oct 2024 at age 101
- Buried: Grant Memorial Park Cemetery, Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA
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Helen Hadley-Leas Obituary
Helen Louise Hadley-Leas (Vanlandingham), age 101, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024. Helen was born on March 3, 1923, to the late Mae Vanlandingham in Wyoming, Kentucky. A proud graduate of Marion High School's Class of 1940, Helen lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to her community and family.
Helen married her first husband, Marion Hadley and together they planted their roots in Marion, Indiana. They were blessed with two children, Judy and Robert, who were the joys of their lives. Marion and Helen shared 39 beautiful years of marriage until his passing.
Helen later found love again with William "Bill" Leas, and they shared 19 years together before his passing.
Helen worked at Indiana Bell for 28 years. She was an active member of College Wesleyan Church for several years and was also involved in the Department Club and Pioneers Club. Her commitment to her faith and community was unwavering.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Judy (Bob) Jarvis of Alexandria; step-children, Beattiann (Larry) Little and Larry (Candy) Leas; grandchildren, Jeffery (Jennifer) Jarvis, and Shelly Jarvis; great-grandchildren, Josh (Lacey) Jarvis, Morgan (Josh) Reed, Madison Jarvis, and Jacob Jarvis; and many great-great grandchildren.
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