Helen Thorsby

January 15, 1924 - August 24, 2011

Helen M. Thorsby, age 87, of Nixa, MO died on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at Nixa Christian Health Care in Nixa, MO. Mrs. Thorsby was born in Watts, OK on Tuesday, January 15, 1924. She was the daughter of Tom and Ella (Wise) Forrester. Mrs. Thorsby was a retired nurse and a member of the Catholic Church. Surviving are the following: her children, Gaile Loonsfoot of Nixa, MO, Ellie Lentz of Republic, MO, Geneva Felton of Grove, OK, Cleyon Loonsfoot of Riverside, CA, Wayne Loonsfoot of Clever, MO, Glen Loonsfoot of Chesapeake, MO, Robert Loonsfoot of Nixa, MO, and Henry Loonsfoot of Andulsia, AL; fifteen grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO on Saturday, August 27, 2011, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Funeral services will follow visitation at 11:00 AM with Rev. Bob Forester officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Marionville I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Marionville, MO under the direction of Lakin Funeral Home.