Helen M. Barlow, 89, passed away October 10, 2016. Visitation to be held 10AM, Friday, October 14, at Blue Ridge Bible Church, with funeral at 11AM. Burial to follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Helen was a resident of Raytown for over 50 years. She was a devoted wife and mother to 4 children. She was an active, longtime member of Blue Ridge Bible Church. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Harold D. Barlow, and her brothers John, Ernest, and Glenn Smerdon. Survivors include her children and their spouses: Dale and Janet Barlow; Dena and Mark Foley; Janet and John Balthis; and John and Karen Barlow; grandchildren: Beth, Jacob, Josh, Heather, Tim, Zachary, and Corey; and 7 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be directed to Blue Ridge Bible Church or Village Hospice. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. Arr.: Newcomer's Floral Hills, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133, (816) 353-1218.
