Barbara Kay (McCarter) Helpling, 76, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, surrounded by her family in Marion. She was born in Booneville, Mississippi, on November 4, 1947, to Charles and Katie (Free) McCarter.
Barbara attended Fairmount High School and worked as a waitress at various places. She also worked at RCA, State Plating, and Diamond Chain in Indianapolis for 30 years until retiring. Barbara loved her family. She always made sure they were taken care of and never left empty-handed. She kept to herself and enjoyed watching Hallmark movies and the Indianapolis Colts. She also loved shopping.
Survivors include her sons, Scott (Karla) Helpling of Marion and Jeff (Jennifer) Helpling of Elwood; 12 grandchildren, Misty Helpling, Garrett Helpling, Dasha Helpling, Dusty Parker, Lisa Wilson, Brooklyn Helpling, Kristen Procter, Steven Procter, Jonathon Procter, Sara Bertram, Aaron Neese, and Alexander Helpling; several great-grandchildren; and brother, Roy (Debra) McCarter.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Kathy Procter; two sisters; and two brothers.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
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