Helen I. (Conwell) Groover, age 98 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel following a brief illness but a long, full life.  She was born August 7, 1920 in Elwood, the daughter of Homer and Vivian (Starr) Conwell.  Helen was a graduate of Windfall High School.  She married the love of her life, Russell R. Groover on August 23, 1937, and they shared nearly 46 years of marriage together until his passing on May 13, 1983.  She was a former member of New Life Church in Elwood.  Helen was a homemaker for many years, and had formerly worked at Murphy's Dime Store, J.C. Penney, T-Way, and Parkview Nursing Home all in Elwood through the years.  She also was a home caregiver for many years in the Elwood area.  Helen enjoyed dining out, and she especially liked MCL Cafeteria and Friendly's Restaurant.  She enjoyed playing the keyboard, organ, and Hawaiian guitar.  She also worked crossword puzzles her entire life and never passed up a good rummage sale.  More than anything, Helen loved her family very much and treasured the time she spent with them.

Helen's family legacy includes 4 children, Philip (wife Cheryle) Groover of Elwood, Pamela (husband Daryl) Stevens of Middletown, Larry Groover, Jr. of Marion, and Randy Groover of Montana; 5 grandchildren, Kelli (husband Eddie) McDaniel of Farmland, Trina Groover of Gaston, Karri (husband Ed) Elliott of Ohio, Harold "Rusty" (wife Mindy) Groover of Mooresville, and Philip Hodson-Groover, Jr. of Tipton; 15 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and beloved dog and companion, "Abby".  Helen was preceded in death by both her parents; husband, Russell Groover; and son, Larry Groover, Sr.

A funeral service celebrating Helen's life will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Pastor Carl Lamb of Faith Church in Anderson officiating.  Burial will follow in the Elwood City Cemetery.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Thursday prior to the funeral at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Elwood Animal Shelter through the funeral home to honor Helen's love of pets.  Online expressions of condolence may be made at copherfeslermay.com.