Helen L. McKay, 94, of Belleville, IL , born Monday, October 27, 1913, in Venango, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008 in Rosewood Care Center.

Ms. McKay was a 1931 graduate of East St. Louis High School, and was a secretarial graduate of Summers Business College in East St. Louis. She worked as a Secretary for Monsanto Chemical Company in Sauget, IL for 40 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Belleville, IL, First Presbyterian Women's Association, Senior Citizens of Belleville and Monsanto Retirees.

Preceded in death by Parents: John Edward & Myrtle Belle Sherred McKay
Brothers: Clifford S. McKay & Merle C. McKay,
Sister-in-law: Irene L. McKay.

Survived by Nephew: Michael S. McKay of Arnold, MO
Niece: Martha "Marti" (Kenneth) Wagner of St. Louis, MO
Great Nieces: Christine (Brad) White of Valley Park, MO
Lauren Wagner of St. Louis, MO
Great Nephews: Andrew McKay of St. Charles, MO
Joshua Wagner of St. Louis, MO
Dr. Jonathan Wagner of Kansas City, MO
Great Great Nephews: Brayden White
Casen White

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Donor's choice.

Please send all condolences to www.kurrusfh.com/

Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:30am Friday, July 11, 2008 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Greg Stovell officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL