Helen Powell Heenan

July 3, 1921 - February 27, 2021

Helen Powell Heenan, 99, passed away on February 27, 2021. She was born July 3, 1921, to Owen R. and Jessamine Graves Powell, who farmed in and around the Sutter Buttes. Because of her outgoing personality she was very active in the Live Oak community. Helen followed in the footsteps of her grandmother and mother by becoming President of the Live Oak Women's Club. She volunteered for the Boy Scouts and Little League and was a member of several bridge clubs which kept her quite busy. When not helping Jack with the Live Oak Warehouse and family farm they enjoyed many days out on the Peach Tree Golf Course with friends. She was also Captain of the Ladies Club in the 60s. Traveling with Jack to many countries, which again included golfing, was a definite highlight. Helen is preceded in death by L.J. "Jack" Heenan, whom she was married to for 52 years. Survivors include her two sons, John (Dorothy) of Live Oak, and Tom (Debby) of Yuba City; six grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Helen was a loving wife, mother, and friend. Her warmth and great sense of humor will be greatly missed by all. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Shriners Children Hospital and Sutter County Museum. Thank you to the Gardens for their kindness and care during the final years of her life.