Helen Maxine Wallen

Helen Maxine Wallen, age 84, of Nixa, went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 20, 2016. She was born October 15, 1931 in Ethel, Missouri, the daughter of Frank and Vada (Kiser) Clardy. Her parents preceded her in death as well as her sister, Shirley Woodburn. Survivors include her four children, daughter Linda Burns and husband Frank; sons Alan Wallen and wife Tye, Bret Wallen, and Jon Wallen of the home; a brother Barry Clardy and wife Marie; seven grandchildren, Chris and Tonya Burns, Cody and Jeremy Wallen, and Eli, Eric and Samantha Wallen; and a host of great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Helen was a member of Fremont Hills Baptist Church, and loved her church family. She was a contributor to the Humane Society and had a great passion for animals. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, April 23, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Art Hicklin officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Humane Society in Springfield, MO in Helen's memory.