Carol Helean, 70, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023.
Carol was born January 1, 1953 to Francis and Susan (Boone) Higgins in St. Joseph. She married Terrance Helean in November of 1984. Carol was a military wife who stayed by her husband's side during his many Navy transfers all over the United States, but upon his retirement decided to move back home to Missouri to remain close to her family in her final years. Terrance preceded her in death October 23, 2012.
Carol was also preceded in death by her parents, her son Chris Taylor, brother Gary Higgins and sister Sharon Smith.
Survivors include daughter Regina Fulton, grandchildren Sean and Heather Fulton, and Zachary Long Taylor and Elizebeth Long Taylor.
The family will receive friends 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday, June 9th at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Funeral service 10:00 AM Saturday at our chapel. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.