Helen Worthen

Helen M. Jenkins Worthen passed away on Dec 7th.. Helen was born September 5, 1915 in Grand Tower IL. She was the daughter of Tiffin and Nellie (Rosenhahn) Jenkins.

Helen was a world traveler, ballroom dance competitor, puzzle solver, avid reader, music, art and theatre enthusiast. She was a long time member of the YMCA and Toastmaster Club.

Helen leaves behind Nieces Ruth Wagner, Patricia Jenkins, Cathy Jenkins, nephews Frank Jenkins, Jerome Myers, 15 great nieces, and nephews, 37 great great nieces and nephews and 20 great, great, great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Cyrus Worthen, sisters Mary O’Mara, Ruth Myers, and brother Tiffin Ralph Jenkins. Nephews Tiffin Myers, David Myers and Richard Myers.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 @ 1:00 pm Memorial Park Cemetery, 5200 Lucas & Hunt Road, Saint Louis, MO 63121.  Memorial donations can be made to Open Door Animal Sanctuary.