Helen Brewer

Helen Brewer, age 87, of Ulysses, Kansas died Thursday, November 20, 2014 at The Legacy at Park View in Ulysses, Kansas.  She was born September 9, 1927 in Grant County, Kansas, the daughter of Charlie and Flossie (Farley) Hampton.

Helen graduated from Grant County Rural High School.  She married Paul Brewer on May 20, 1946 in Raton, New Mexico.  She was a homemaker and supported her children and grandchildren in their activities.  Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Jr. Civic.  She enjoyed horse racing and watching KU Basketball.

She is survived by her sons, Mike Brewer of Ulysses, Kansas, and Dr. Joseph Brewer and wife Patricia of Leawood, Kansas; brother, Edward Hampton of Sun City, Arizona; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 

Helen is preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Arlo Hampton and George David Hampton; sister, Rachel Schauer; and daughter-in-law, Kathy Brewer.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 24, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Ulysses, Kansas with Reverend Janet Hernandez officiating.  Interment will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery in Ulysses, Kansas.  Friends may call from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses.  Memorial contributions may be given to The Legacy at Park View in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS  67880.