Helen Leota Curran, age 88, Joplin, died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at a local nursing home.
Born February 4, 1935 in Joplin, Mo., Helen was the daughter of Curtis Howerton and Roxie (Adkins) Howerton-Stites. She was a lifelong resident of Joplin who enjoyed a long career as a meat cutter and wrapper in several area grocers. She was a strong Christian woman who enjoyed sharing her knowledge with family and friends. She enjoyed cooking and welcomed any and all to share at her table.
In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Don C. Curran who passed away July 14, 1997. She was also preceded in death by a son, Dennis Curran, a daughter, Jeannie Hinkley; brothers, Junior, Bobby and Ivan Howerton and sisters, Lillian Williams, Margaret Cares and a very special sister-in-law Judy Howerton.
Survivors include her children, Troy Curran and wife Karen of Galena, Wesley Curran and wife Sharon of Joplin, Donna Peterson-Taylor and husband David of Joplin and a sister, Edith Price of Joplin. Grandchildren, Lois Rohr (Mark), Ryan Peterson (Lacey), Christi Hogelin, (Jim) Levi Jordan, Shawn Hinkley, Chris Faulkner, Jeremy Gilbert, Jacob Curran, Lindsey Curran, J.D. Curran, Kelsey Curran, Shani Sutton, Cassie Sutton, Joshua Curran and Rose Curran and numerous great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, February 21 at 10 a.m. in Parker Mortuary Chapel with Glenda Sue Henson officiating.