Helen B. DuRell

Helen B. DuRell, 96, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, September 12, 2019. She was born July 16, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to Hugo and Helene Radau. She was the beloved wife of Clarence DuRell who preceded her in death, as did her parents, a grandson, Joseph Herman, and a son, Roger DuRell. Helen spent most of her life in office management, and worked many years for Ozark Guidance Center. Most remarkably, Helen was assigned to the spacesuit decontamination team following the Apollo 11 mission. Survivors include two daughters, Sue Herman and husband Lee, Betty Bidwell and husband Michael; three grandchildren, Beth Stana, Alice Jackson, Denise Herman; four great-grandchildren, Savannah Stana, Max Herman, Mary Herman, Derek Jackson; a loving niece, Marie Cyboran; dear friends, Bob and Kay Jones, Gary Crews; and other family members and friends. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 17, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, online guestbook and obituary at www.heritageofnwa.com. The family wishes to thank the staff of Walnut Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Circle of Life Hospice for the wonderful care they provided Helen.