Penny

Helsley

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Penny Helsley

Jan 19 1943 - Aug 13 2023

Clista Jane Helsley, fondly known as Penny, walked into heaven August 13, 2023, in Granbury, Texas at the age of 80. She was born January 19, 1943, to Dr. Homer Money and Juanita Elizabeth (Smead) Money in Wichita Falls, Texas. Penny married John Edwin Helsley on August 27, 1965, in Denton, Texas.

She was a member of Acton Methodist Church in Granbury, Texas. Penny graduated from Denton High School in 1961 and received a Bachelor of Science from the University of North Texas in 1965. She was an elementary school teacher in McKinney, Plano, and Granbury, during her 36 years in public education.

Penny is survived by her son, Bart Helsley and wife, Jennefer of Keller, Texas; grandson, Sam Helsley of Keller, Texas; grandson, Spencer Helsley of Keller, Texas; grandson, Jack Helsley of Keller, Texas; nephew, Thad Helsley and wife, Dorie of McKinney, Texas; nephew, Alan Helsley and wife, Jackie of Fairview, Texas; nephew, Thomas Ford and wife, Elise of Roanoke, Texas; and niece, Julie Helsley Cardwell and husband, Jim of El Paso, Texas; and many great nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the physicians, nurses, and staff at Lake Granbury Medical Center for their loving care and support.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Homer Money, and Juanita Elizabeth Money-Brown; husband, John Edwin Helsley and sister, Carol Ford.

A memorial service will be held 3:30 p.m. August 27, 2023, at Acton Methodist Church 3433 Fall Creek Highway, Granbury, Texas 76049.

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