Helen Greer Chelf, 92, died Monday, February 26, 2024 at Sayre Christian Village in Lexington, KY after a long illness. Born in Adair County, KY,  she was daughter of the late Lee and Gladys Greer, the second of their eight children.  
 

Helen always felt her greatest accomplishments were being a homemaker and mother. After her marriage in 1955, Helen and her husband built a life of service to others, to her country, and to her church. She was well known for her sewing and quilting skills as well cooking and baking. There were always treats of some sort in the freezer just in case company showed up. She generously shared her quilted blankets, meals, and treats with relatives, neighbors and friends. Her love of children and particularly babies, continued throughout her life and she has assisted with the care of numerous children. 
 

With her marriage she began the life of a military wife, as her husband was on active duty in the Navy. The first duty station for the couple was Great Lakes Naval base, and this was the first of many they would move between until Ralph retired in 1965 and they settled in Frankfort. Helen was a life-long Christian and together, Helen and Ralph were faithful members of the Capital City Christian Church in Frankfort. They served in the Shepherd’s Class, and Helen sang in the choir and worked in the nursery.
 

She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many.

SURVIVORS:

1 son & daughter-in-law: Alan & Valerie Chelf of Milford, Ohio

Grandchildren: Landon & Kim Chelf of Cincinnati, Ohio and Sylvia Chelf and Tom Zuchowski of Westerville, Ohio

4 great-grandchildren: Coraline Zuchowski, Micah Zuchowski, Matthew Chelf, and Rebecca Chelf

4 sisters: Barbara Walden, Deloris Hicks, Shellie Allen and Janice Ilene Spears

Numerous special nieces, nephews, relatives & friends

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years, Ralph Lowell Chelf; two sisters: Gloria Jean Brown and Nanetta Rose; and one brother, Gordon Greer.

Graveside Service: Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 2:00pmET at the Roley Cemetery

In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests memorials be made in Helen Chelf’s name to one of the following organizations:

• Roley Cemetery, C/O Chester Whittington, 625 Roley-Yuma Road, Columbia, KY 42728
• Blue Grass Christian Camp, 7463 Athens-Boonesboro Road, Lexington, KY 4050
• United States Navy Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 96570, Washington, D.C. 20077-7685

Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville is in charge of arrangements.