Shirley R. Helms, was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  She left this world unexpectedly Monday March 1, 2021 at her residence in Brookville.

Born July 31, 1936 in Brookville, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Aloysius Otto & Clara J. (Sauerland) Rosenberger.  She remained a lifelong resident of Brookville.

She was retired from the State of Indiana where she had been employed at the Work One office for several years.

Shirley was a very fun loving person who enjoyed life.  She devoted her life to volunteering and supporting the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, as well as entertaining her family and friends.  Her greatest joy was her grandchildren.

She was a member of the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legions Ladies Auxiliary, as well as the Wilbur Dennison Post #2014 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary; and had been a member of the Red Hats.

Survivors include three children, Michael Helms of Florida, Kim Pflum of Sydney, Ohio and Bridgett Helms of Brookville, Indiana; three grandchildren, Shantelle Foght, Elizabeth Thomas, and Cheyenne Wilson; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters, Janet Miller of Brookville, Indiana, Joyce Lambert of Whitcomb, Indiana, Donna Gesell of St. Peters, Indiana, and Karen Weir of West Alexandria, Ohio, as well as a brother, Herbert Rosenberger of Brookville, Indiana.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her life partner of 40 years, George Lamping, who died July 6, 2020; two sisters, Phyllis Riedman and Roberta Smith; as well as two brothers, Otto Rosenberger and Donald Rosenberger.

Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate the Memorial Mass at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Helms family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .