Helen Armanda Stewart

Helen Armanda Stewart, 79, was born on January 10, 1947, in Wynne, Arkansas. She was the oldest of seven children born to the union of Arthur Lee Murff and Ruth (Harris) Murff. As a youth, Helen moved from Wynne Arkansas, to Wyandotte, Kansas; last but not least, made Kansas City, Missouri her home.

Helen attended Greenwood Elementary, Central Middle and Central High School. After high school she started her career at Truman Medical Center in the Medical Records Department, after holding various positions, Helen retired as a supervisor after 30+ years.

Helen’s hobbies included sewing, which she was extremely talented at, along with her love of photography. It brought her great joy to snap a picture or two of her loved ones.

Helen was a blessed mother of five. Deborah Murff, born to the union of Allen and Helen Stewart; later the marriage was dissolved. Helen then met Lee A. Couser Sr., three sons were born: Lee A. Couser Jr., Kevin Couser and Terrell Couser. Later Helen met James Smith, her 30+ year companion; one son was born, William Smith.

Helen professed Christ at an early age and attended Second Baptist Church in Kansas City, Missouri, under the leadership of the late Reverend E. E. Chappelle. She also would visit Christ Disciples Evangelistic Ministries and later rededicated her life back to Christ.

Helen departed this life on August 30, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Ruth Murff; her brother, Arthur Dee "Nuddie" Murff Jr.; and several other beloved family members.

Left to cherish Helen’s memory are her children: Deborah Murff, Lee A. Couser Jr., Kevin Couser, Terrell Couser and William Smith; her siblings: Dr. Arlenda Vieger, Mollie Lyons, Jimmy Murff (Demetria), Christy Moody (Rev. Dr. Terrence Moody) and Brenda Roach; aunts: Mother Marion Marchbank, Matree Crutchen, Bertha Gradison and Searcy Amos; uncle, Robert Murff; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of other loving family and friends.