Helen Arnold

Helen A. Arnold, 67, of Anderson, passed away November 26, 2014 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after an extended illness.

She was born on March 23, 1947 in Evansville, the daughter of Fred and Nelda (Irvin) Williamson and has been an Anderson resident all of her life.

Helen was retired from the Anderson City Court after 30 years of service and was a member of the Democratic Women’s Club and Relay for Life of Madison County

She is survived by her brother, Denny (wife, Nancy) Williamson of Anderson; her sister, Mary (husband, Mick) Scott of Anderson; two step daughters, Shelly Simmons of Anderson and Tracey Landis of Columbia City; three nieces, Nikki Williamson, MaryBeth Scott and Shellie Scott all of Anderson; nephew, Matt (wife, Kendra) Williamson of Anderson; step grandchildren, Amber, Ellen and Zachary; step great grandchildren, Bailey, Summer, Dallas and Devin and six great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Nelda Williamson; sister, Tina Marie Williamson and devoted companion, Mike Kurtz.

Services will be 4:00 p.m. on Monday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory with Fr. Mark Walter officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be 1:00-4:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Relay for Life of Madison County, Indiana, Attention: Cara Roach, 5635 W. 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278 or Indiana Organ Procurement Organization, 3760 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222.