Helen J. McCordy

Helen Jane Yurt McCordy, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Jeannette, Pennsylvania, went to her heavenly home on June 23, 2026. Born on September 6, 1934, she was the tenth child of William and Estella Yurt. Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband and the love of her life, George W. McCordy Jr., who passed away on December 2, 2010. They shared 55 wonderful years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Paul, Earl, Ira, Roy, and George Yurt, and her sisters, Virginia, Flo, Ruth, and Mayme. Helen and George were blessed with two wonderful children: their daughter, Pam Simon and her husband, Dr. Larry Simon, and their son, Brian George McCordy of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She was a proud and loving grandmother to four grandchildren: Jennifer Simon and her husband, Kevin Bryant; Jessica Simon and her husband, Ryan Keefe; Jonay Simon and her husband, Glenn Klosowski; and Jordan Simon and his wife, Kayla. Helen was also blessed with nine great-grandchildren who brought so much joy to her life: Tyler, Makayla, Chloe, and Brantley Bryant; Caden, Macie, Reagan, and Keller O’Keefe; and Elias Simon. A devoted homemaker, Helen found great joy in baking and cooking for the family and friends she loved so dearly. Her home was always open, offering warmth, hospitality, and Christian fellowship. Faith was the foundation of her life, and she faithfully served the Lord throughout her years. One of Helen’s treasured blessings was traveling to Israel with her son Brian and Pastor Frank from Real Life Church, where she experienced firsthand the places where Jesus lived, died, and rose again. Helen formerly attended Beach Church, where she organized and led the Myrtle Beach Senior Group for many years, a ministry and fellowship she dearly loved. She and George also spent many years volunteering at Mahaffey Church Camp, where they formed lasting friendships and faithfully served others. In the final years of her life, Helen attended Timberlake Baptist Church alongside Brian and her great-grandson, Caden. Her church families at Jeannette-Greenburg Alliance Church, Beach Church, and Timberlake Baptist Church were a cherished part of her life. Helen deeply loved her family, friends, pastors, missionaries, and fellow believers. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, hospitality, service, and unwavering love for God and others. “Great fellowship. So loved. Thankful.” To God be the glory. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Timberlake Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A service to be held in Pennsylvania will be announced at a later date.

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Helen J. McCordy

September 6, 1934 - June 23, 2026