Helen Fay Conner

Helen Fay Conner, age 83, passed away on November 8, 2026 following a brief illness. She was born on March 5, 1943, in Oakland, Tennessee, to the late William Houston Kee and Velma McQueen Kee.

Helen received her education in Fayette County, Tennessee, before continuing her studies at Whiteville Vocational School, where she earned her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license. She dedicated 35 years of service to Troxel before retiring. She also served as a correctional officer at Wilder Youth Development Center, where she continued her career of serving others.

Helen was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Oakland and found great comfort and joy in reading and studying her Bible. She enjoyed spending time outdoors working in her yard, caring for her beloved dogs, Tippy and Amy, watching Wheel of Fortune, and spending time with the people she loved most. Family was at the center of Helen's life. She cherished having her family visit, especially during the holidays, when she treasured the opportunity to gather everyone together and make lasting memories. She loved her family dearly, and her devotion to them will forever remain in their hearts.

Helen leaves behind a loving family who will cherish her memory, including her granddaughters, Ashley Plunkett (Christopher) and Crystal Smith (KC); her grandsons, Scotty Ferge (Mandy) and John Ferge (Kassie); fifteen great-grandchildren, Courtney Ferge, Kassie Smith, Kinley Henry, Allen Ferge, Layne Ferge, Waylon Ferge, Jr. Ferge, Clint Jeter, Taylor Ferge, Nathan Plunkett, Parker Plunkett, Jodi Plunkett, Chandler Plunkett, Mason Plunkett, Kali Plunkett and a precious little one on the way, Eleanor Fay; two great-great-grandchildren, Makenslee King, Willie Plunkett; and her daughter-in-law, Barbara Ferge. She will also be dearly missed by her beloved dogs, Tippy and Amy.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Conner, who passed away in 1996; her beloved son, Marvin Ferge, who passed away in 2023; her great-grandson, Jackson Plunkett; and her two brothers, Bobby Kee and Houston Eugene Kee.

Funeral services for Mrs. Conner will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Peebles Funeral Home West Chapel. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Whiteville, Tennessee.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Allen Ferge, Clint Jeter, Layne Ferge, Mason Plunkett, Nathan Plunkett, and Parker Plunkett.

Memorials in memory of Mrs. Conner may be made to St. Jude.