Helen

Flannery

Mrs. Helen Flannery (nee: Meaney) of Warrenton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. She was born on January 15, 1930 in Bronx, NY to the late Michael and Catherine (nee: O'Connell) Meaney. Helen had reached the age of 93 years.

Helen was united in marriage to Dennis Flannery on October 12, 1963 in the Bronx. This union was blessed with two children, Jim and Larry. In her early years she enjoyed spending time with Goddaughter, Carol Meaney. Helen worked as a bank teller when she was younger and then obtained her LPN License in 1982. She then worked at the Annaburg Manor, taking care of the elderly for several years. Helen and her husband were very involved in the nonprofit sponsorship organization, "Unbound", where they sponsored families in India and Guatemala. Helen's main focus in her life was caring for and raising her sons. The family moved several times throughout the years and lived in several states. She enjoyed her time in New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Rhode Island, Colorado and finally Missouri. She enjoyed keeping up with her "soap operas",  reading books and the morning newspaper. She loved to spoil her pets, having had several dogs and cats through the years. Helen and Dennis were members of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.

Helen Flannery was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dennis Flannery; her parents, Michael and Catherine Meaney; five brothers, John Meaney, Bill Meaney, Larry Meaney, Bob Meaney, Donald Meaney; one sister-in-law, Barbara Zuwloski. Surviving family members include her two sons, Jim Flannery and wife Nathalie, Larry Flannery and wife Tammy; five grandchildren, Michelle Belsher, Christian Flannery, Alychia Cooper, Dustin Humphrey and wife Michelle, Vanyka Flannery; one great grandchildren, Jackson Humphrey; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

The family will host a Celebration of Life visitation for Helen Flannery on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. They will then honor her life with a service beginning at 12:00 PM. A funeral mass will also be held at St. Francis of Assisi, followed by internment at Mountain View Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations made in honor of Helen Flannery are suggested to "Unbound" c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383.  Online condolences may be given at www.martinfuneral.net