Helen Meservey, a 99-year-old Trenton, MO resident passed away at 6:35 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2015 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Trenton. Burial will follow in the Edgewood Cemetery in Chillicothe, MO. A visitation is scheduled from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations are suggested to Shiloh Children's Ranch, Anna Fletcher Missions, or a charity of choice. Donations may be left or mailed to the funeral home.

Helen Margaret (Eccles) Meservey was born September 22, 1915 in Chula, MO to Orville and Cora (Smith) Eccles. On February 12, 1935 she was united in marriage to Elden Meservey in Chillicothe, MO. Elden and Helen shared many years on the farm, always eager to set out a meal for family and friends. Grandchildren knew they were loved and welcomed at all times. In later years, Elden and Helen enjoyed traveling together until his death in 1981. Helen's good health allowed her to live alone until her 99th birthday. She will always be known for her charity, as well as gardening, sewing and quilting.

Surviving relatives include her son Larry Meservey and his wife Ramona of Trenton, daughter Carolyn Urton and her husband Ronald of Trenton, daughter-in-law Robin Meservey of Chillicothe, MO, 10 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Those preceding her to death include her parents, husband, son Kenneth Dwaine Meservey, a brother Ervin Eccles, and a sister Pearl Gale.