Helen Virgina (Linder)-Turpen-Wells, passed away to meet her Lord and Savior Sept. 15th, 2026 at Cameron Regional Medical Center.

Helen was born Aug. 29th, 1930 in Savannah, Mo. Her Parents were Werner & Grace Linder who preceded her in death. Helen graduated from Savannah High School in 1948, where she lived and worked most of her life. After graduating she married Sidney (Pat) Turpen Oct. 8th, 1948 at Rev. Loomis's home in Savannah and happily married for 43 years. Pat passed away April 23rd, of 1991. She later marred Clifford Wells in St. Joseph, Mo. at Caring First Assembly of God Church Oct. 22nd, 1994. Clifford passed away in 2003. After retirement Helen enjoyed visiting the Senior Center in Savannah and volunteering as well. Helen's greatest desire in her life was to be a servant of the Lord & to her family and friends. She clearly loved her Son, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Sister, Nephews and Nieces. No matter whether at work or home she was the most dedicated, hard worker around. Helen also had the gift of hospitality. She loved to bake, fry chicken, can green beans with her Sister from the garden, make homemade Mac and cheese, fudge, topped off with her famous German Chocolate cake.

Survivors: include her Daughter-in-Law, Carol Turpen, of Branson, Mo., two Grandsons, Ricky Turpen Jr. of Berryville, Ak., Randy (Dawn) Turpen, of Berryville, Ak., Granddaughter-in-Law Ashley Turpen of Berryville, Ak., and 8 Great Grandchildren, Sidney Dean, Aloura, Corban, Eden, Eben, Jazmin, Patrick, Izaiha Turpen, plus her Sister, Beverly Anderson, of Cameron, Mo., Kevin, (Kathy) Anderson of the Lake of the Ozarks, Niece, Stacy (Joe) Glidewell of Cedar Rapids, IA., and Great nephew, Isaac (Madeline) Glidewell of Urnadale, IA., their Sons Grant, Reid and Miller, Great nephew Nathaniel (Lauren) Glidewell of Lenexa, KS., and their kids, Brian, Ember, and Tatum.

Preceding her death are: Grandson, Robbie Turpen (Jan. 30th, 2026), and Son, Rick Turpen (Nov. 5th, 2022), Husbands, Sidney (Pat) Turpen (Apr. 23rd,1991), and Clifford Wells ( Aug. 8th, 2003), and Parents, Werner and Grace Linder.

Helen's special bouquets: to my sister; the BEST in the world. Truly my best friend thru all the good and tough times. Special thanks to my son Rick for Loving and CARING for me before I knew that I needed to be moved, and to the Village in Cameron, Sunset Home in Maysville-and to all the nurses and care givers for taking such great care of me.

Celebration of Life 2:00 PM Sunday, September 20th, 2026 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel with family receiving friends one hour prior starting at 1:00 PM. Interment at Memorial Park Cemetery at 2:00 PM Monday, September 21, 2026.