Helen Louise Goodner

Helen Louise Goodner, age 75, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2021, at the Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola.

She was born January 29, 1946, in Hartford, Connecticut, the daughter of Robert and Gertrude (Tifft) Handy. Helen graduated from North Troy Vermont, and graduated from Manchester, New Hampshire with a degree in nursing. She has served the Iola community for forty years as a nurse in various nursing homes.

Helen married Raymond E. Goodner on July 21, 1985, in Iola, Kansas. She enjoyed flowers, animals and had great faith in God.

Helen was a very giving individual and would do anything for anyone. Family was important to her, she lived for her children.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Gertrude Handy; husband, Raymond E. Goodner; one brother, Louie Handy; and one daughter-in-law, Juanita Bruce.

She is survived by her four children, Robert Bruce of Fredonia, Kansas; Thomas Bruce of Chanute, Kansas; Tina Craft of the home; and Barbara Berry and husband Jim of Iola, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Ciara Kuron, Jonathan Martin, L.J. Sherwood, Christopher Moore and fiancé Whitney Davis, Raymond Branstetter and wife Shay, Judith Branstetter, Cellia Branstetter, and Hannah Bruce; seven great grandchildren; and two brothers, Kenny Burgeon and spouse; Richard Handy and spouse, both of Vermont.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Iola, Kansas, with burial to follow in the Gas Cemetery, Gas Kansas. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be made to A.C.A.R.F. and Humanity House.
You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .