Helen Louise Lister McDonald Fryman, 95, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

Born March 3, 1931 in Boyle County to the late Leon & Lillian Worthington Lister, she was a devoted homemaker and worked for several years as a substitute teacher. She enjoyed gardening and working outside, and loved to grow things.

Surviving are 3 sons: Richard (Amy) McDonald, Kenneth A. McDonald & Chuck McDonald (Pam Frederick); 4 daughters: Joyce M. (Herb) Booth, Judy M. Purvis, Brenda (Joe) Moseman & Sandra Edwards; a son-in-law, Larry Trussell; a sister, Patricia Smith; 13 grandchildren:  Michael (Brittany) Booth, Dalton (Diana) McDonald, Susan Trussell, Rodney Trussell, Roger Trussell, Kim Trussell (Joe Bates), Jenna (David) Smoot, Craig McDonald, Tron Edwards, Shannon Edwards, Jerrica Edwards, Brandi Moseman and Roberts Allen Medley; 16 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Shirley Trussell; a granddaughter, Francis Medley Gonzales; 2 sisters, Sada Bennett & Jean Lister; and 2 infant brothers.

Services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 20th at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home by Pastor Colby Frederick. Burial will follow in Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday.