Gladys I. (Helms) Richards, 96, of Fairmount, IN, died Thursday, January 21, 2010 at her Residence in Fairmount, IN.
Gladys was born in Fowlerton, Indiana to the late Orrie Dale Helms and the late Addie Electa Richards Helms. She graduated from Munice Central High School in 1931. She married William E. Richards on February 14, 1947. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1992 .
Gladys was an accountant at Munice Chevrolet during the 1940's and was later the assistant Post Master in Fowlerton for eight years. Glady's was firm in her faith and a life member of the Fowlerton Untied Methodist Church where she taught both adult and elementary Sunday School classes for thirty years.
She was a member of Fowlerton U.M. Women, and attended the Fairmount United Methodist Senior Group. She hosted the Thursday Evening Bible Study in her home for many years. She was a twenty-five year member of the Fowlerton Home Economics Group serving in all offices.
She is survived by a son, Dennis Wayne Richards of Riverside, CA; one brother, Dale Helms of Messa, AZ.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, John Helms and Harold Helms.
Arrangements are being handled by Armes-Hunt Funeral Home, 415 S. Main St., Fairmount, IN Visitation is Sunday, January 24, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. with the funeral immediately following at 4:00 p.m. with Pastors Ella Nickles and Glen Davis officiating.
Interment will be at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, 10703 N. State Rd. 3, Muncie, IN Monday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m.
Honorary pallbearers are; Jerry Helms, Larry Helms, Bobby Helms, Johny Helms, Errol Parsons, Ted Richards, Donn Richards II and Eric Parsons.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fowlerton United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.