January 27, 2023

Helen Marie (Wright) Dever, 64, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri entered her heavenly home on Jan.26, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri after fighting a short but fierce battle with cancer. Helen was born on Oct. 25, 1958 to Herman and Imogene (Shelton) Wright in Poplar Bluff. She married Wayne Dever on June 24, 2012...

Helen Marie (Wright) Dever, 64, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri entered her heavenly home on Jan.26, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri after fighting a short but fierce battle with cancer.

Helen was born on Oct. 25, 1958 to Herman and Imogene (Shelton) Wright in Poplar Bluff. She married Wayne Dever on June 24, 2012.

Helen enjoyed reading her Bible, socializing, going to yard sales with her sister and traveling. She was a member of Pentecost Community Church of Ellsinore.

Helen is survived by spouse, Wayne Dever; son, Derek Kneir and wife Dortha; granddaughter, Danica Kneir; and sister, Barbara Sue Summerfield.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, David Brame, Beverly Albright, Sharon Cannell, Kenny Wright, Mary Stovall and Eddie Wright.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. - noon Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services will begin at noon in the Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home chapel with James Huffman officiating. Burial will take place at Eastwood Cemetery.

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