Emma Jo Helms

Emma Jo Helms of Creighton, MO was born February 13, 1938, in Lees Summit, MO. the daughter of Henry and Nettie (Allee) Clarkson. She departed this life on September 16, 2025, at her daughter Sandra's home surrounded by love and family at the age of 87yrs. 7 months and 3 days.

On September 11, 1977 Emma Jo Field was united in marriage to Kenneth Helms in Butler Mo. Emma Jo was employed as a supervisor at Forrest T. Jones Insurance Co. for 32 years. Emma loved to go camping, fishing, and craft fairs. She loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Helms, her brother Charles Clarkson and sisters Ann Courtney, Dorathy Harter, and Christine Hooper. Emma Jo is survived by her daughters Sherry Green and husband LaMonte of Belton, MO. Sandra Thompson and husband Bruce of Creighton MO. Her sons Anthony Field and wife Darlene of Springfield MO. Mark Field and wife Glenda of Adrian MO. And 3 stepdaughters Juanita Helms of Creighton MO. Susan Saubers and husband Nick of Adrian MO. and Dorathy Hankins of Rich Hill MO. 23 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, 11 great great grandchildren who she was known as Nanny to them all

A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Byler Cemetery, Creighton, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice and sent in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.