She was known throughout Freehold as the ever busy, ever energetic, ever willing to help someone in need, Helen L. Kenny.
At the dental office where she worked in West Long Branch, she was known for her efficiency, her charm, her good humor, and her ability to get things done.
When she and her husband Jim moved from their Monument Street home in Freehold, they left a void that could not be filled. But they wrote back to Monmouth County friends telling them how happy they were and how much they enjoyed the leisurely living in their new home further south.
Helen died this week at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, S.C. her family surrounding her with love.
As it was written in her obituary, Helen was an extraordinary person with a heart of gold, who positively impacted those around her through her selfless nature. Her legacy of kindness and generosity will surely be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing her.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, baking, knitting, and shopping! Helen also loved tending to her numerous amounts of plants and found peace in keeping her space tidy. She loved taking care of her beloved pets especially Savannah and many others. Helen took pride in being bossy but helpful, she was an incredibly selfless person and her absence will be ever present.
Left to cherish that memory are Helen’s adoring husband of over 24 years, James “Jim” “Grandpa Jim,” Jim Kenny of Surfside Beach; her daughter, Lisa Marie Dybus of New Jersey, grandchildren, Elianna, Vivian, and Cecelia; brothers, Rich and Paul, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, a large, loving extended family and many supportive friends and neighbors in several states and beyond.
A Celebration of Helen’s life will be held today Thursday, November 16, at Burroughs Funeral Home, 3558 Old Kings Highway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. The family will gather to greet friends from 10am until the time of service.
In keeping with what Helen would want and at the family’s request, the family is asking that instead of flowers, each one wanting to show love for Helen should consider an act of service or goodwill to someone else in her memory. Helen was a giving person to those who needed help, Jim stressed, so doing a kind act in her honor would be the best tribute to her.
To express your own thoughts of Helen, you can visit the funeral home website at www.burroughsfh.com
