Helen Jeanette Perren, 71, of St. James, MO, passed away in her home surrounded by her loved ones on July 8, 2015.  She was a most beloved wife and mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Helen was born O'Keane, Arkansas the daughter of the late Theadore and Lilly Mae Dirlam Richardson.

Mrs. Perren is survived by her husband of 52 years, Thomas Perren; three children Melody Powell and husband Chris, Tracy Perren, Lori Monzyk and husband CJ; ten grandchildren, Erin Powell Bateman, Jenni Powell Baillie, Nathan Powell, Matthew Powell, Steven Powell, Presleigh Powell, Sarah Powell, Cassidy Powell, Zoe Powell, Isabella Monzyk; and two great grandchildren Amber Baillie and Ben Baillie.

Visitation will be Friday from 6-8 pm July 10, 2015, at Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Saturday July 11, 2015 with Pastor  Jerry Baumann officiating. Burial will be at Robert's Cemetery in Neelyville, Mo. Pallbears will be Tracy Perren, Nathan Powell, C.J. Monzyk, Matthew Powell, Chuck Rickard and Steven Powell. Memorial may be given to the St James Caring Center.

Arrangements are under the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.