Helen Mae Schnarr, 94

Helen Mae Schnarr, 94, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017, in French Lick.

She was born October 16, 1922, in Otwell to William Austin and Alta (Arnold) Padgett. She married Clair Eugene Schnarr on November 4, 1944.

She worked at Scraper Sales in Otwell, a parachute factory in Washington, and welded on the LST Ships in Evansville. She was a member of Vincent Christian Church in Otwell where she was involved in the vacation bible school and other youth activities.

Helen is survived by her children, John Thomas (Barbara) Schnarr of Indianapolis and Susan (Walter) Freeman of West Baden; grandchildren, Eric (Lori) Schnarr of Fishers; Jason Schnarr of Miamisburg, Ohio; Chad Freeman of West Baden; Derek (Emily) Freeman of Jasper; great-grandchildren Austin and Sydney Schnarr. Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Lorena Burton, Harold Padgett, Margeret DeJarnett, and William Padgett Jr.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11th, at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg from 3 to 7 p.m. EST. Services will be held 11:30 a.m. EST on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Vincent Christian Church in Otwell. Visitation at the church will take place from 9:30 until the time of service on Thursday. Burial will follow at Vincent Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Vincent Christian Church or the Vincent Cemetery Association at 8264 E. St. Rd. 56 Otwell, IN 47564. Harris Funeral Home has been entrusted with care.