Helen Reece Kessler, 88, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Sherman Reece and Lucy Compton Reece, was born October 16, 1932 in Taylor County, KY. She died at 2:49amET on Thursday, October 7, 2021 in Campbellsville.  

She professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church. Helen was a cashier at Houchens for twenty-one years then worked as a teller for Taylor County Bank until her retirement. She and James enjoyed their retirement years together in Florida. Helen was a great cook who loved to feed her family and friends; she also enjoyed horseback riding and playing cards.

She united in marriage to James Elwood Kessler June 7, 1949 and he preceded her in death March 16, 2008.

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters: Donna Davis and husband William and Tammy Cox and husband Greg of Campbellsville

3 grandchildren: Jeremiah Davis and wife Tabetha of Campbellsville, Sarah Cornette and husband Jordan of Danville, and Elijah Cox and wife Carissa of Lexington

7 great-grandchildren: Elliott Davis and wife Kierra, Evan Davis and fiancé Sara Lawson, Kennadie Cornette, Rowan Cornette, Scarlett Cornette, Lincoln Cox and Nora Cox

1 great-great-grandchild: Grayson Kessler Davis

Several nieces and nephews

Many other relatives and friends

Helen was also preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Ryan Davis and two sisters: Earline Gabehart and Rachel Riggs.

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GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 12:00pmET on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville by Ron Rafferty

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

VISITATION:  After 10:00amET on Monday at the funeral home

PALLBEARERS: Elijah Cox, Elliott Davis, Evan Davis, Jordan Cornette, Alan Riggs, & Mark McKinley

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATION TO BROOKSIDE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT& RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.