July 1, 1931 – March 23, 2018
Helen I. Moynahan, 86, died Friday, March 23, 2018 peacefully in her sleep at her home in Noblesville.
She leaves her daughter, Lori Wright, Noblesville; and granddaughters, Kendall and Kasey Landis, Noblesville; her stepdaughter, Jane Nunn and husband Jim, Levittown; as well as many nieces and nephews. Helen also leaves behind longtime family friend, Mary Smith, Irvine, Calif.
Born on July 1, 1931 in Sullivan, Ill., to Grant and Ethyl (Collins) Cochran, Helen was the last surviving of their 13 children. She was the granddaughter of 6th Circuit Judge/Illinois Speaker of the House, William Granville Cochran. Helen was proud to be a member of the tight-knit Cochran family and to have grown up in Sullivan.
She married John J. Yelvington on May 22, 1977 in Mattoon, Ill. He preceded her in death in 1997. A Mattoon resident for decades, Helen moved to Noblesville in 2003 to be close to her daughter and granddaughters. She thoroughly enjoyed her time in Noblesville where she met her husband, Roger T. Moynahan, assisted in the care of her granddaughters and made many friends. She and Roger enjoyed their lives together, dancing, playing golf and traveling. After a long illness and Helen’s loving care, Roger passed away in 2014.
Helen was known for her strong work ethic and attention to detail in every aspect of her life. She spent her career as a bookkeeper and was employed with many different companies until finally working for Lahoil, Inc. Helen managed their accounts for 35 years. Always sharp of mind, she did not retire until the age of 80.
Throughout the years, Helen was a member of numerous social clubs in both Illinois and Indiana. She was an avid golfer, played bridge weekly and enjoyed tennis. She shared these passions with many of her lifelong friends.
Helen had a keen eye for design and took great pride in her homes. She could be counted on to create beauty and order wherever she resided.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. CDT on Thursday, March 29 at First United Methodist Church in Sullivan, Ill. Reception will follow at 4 p.m. at Mattoon Country Club, Mattoon, Ill. There will be a second memorial service at 10:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, April 5 at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis. Randall & Roberts Funeral Homes in Noblesville has been entrusted with Helen’s care.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society for Hamilton County, 1721 Pleasant St., Noblesville, IN 46060, or at hamiltonhumane.com.
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Arrangements
Service: 10:30 a.m., April 5
Location: Crown Hill Cemetery
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