Wendy Kay Helm, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away on November 4, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 57. She was born on March 11, 1969, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Wendel Eugene Helm and Betty Kay (Bowen) McMahan.

Wendy spent her early years in Chandler before her family moved to Ponca City, where she attended school. Gentle in nature and generous at heart, she brought compassion to her work as a certified nursing assistant, caring for others in nursing homes and through hospice. Her giving spirit extended beyond her work and into the lives of those she loved.

Wendy found happiness in the simple gifts of everyday life. She loved being outdoors, tending her vegetable and flower gardens, collecting rocks, and hunting for arrowheads. Her back porch was a favorite place to watch and feed the birds and squirrels. She shared a special bond with her beloved dog, Charlie, and enjoyed taking him to the river to play.

At home, Wendy enjoyed cooking, movie nights, and watching favorite episodes of Little House on the Prairie and The Waltons. She also loved searching for antiques. Her homemade hot rolls were a family favorite, and she took special care to make every Christmas, Thanksgiving, and birthday memorable for her children and family.

Above all, Wendy loved her family. She was devoted to her children and grandchildren and poured her heart into raising her granddaughter. Through her kindness, thoughtful gestures, and steady care, she made those around her feel loved. Her big heart and gentle presence will be deeply missed.

Wendy was preceded in death by her father, Wendel Eugene Helm; her son, Christopher Michael Phillips; two grandchildren, Emmanuel Faulk and Trinity Faulk; her son-in-law, Joe Kriz; and her brother-in-law, Jay McGlasson.

Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Betty Kay McMahan and her stepfather Rick McMahan; her stepmother, Janice Helm; her children, son Chad Phillips and his husband, James Betts, and her daughter Ashley Kay Phillips; her brothers, John Bowen Helm and Tristan Helm; her sisters, Kim J. McGlasson and Lacy L. Helm; her grandchildren, Serenity Kay Faulk, Nevaeh Faulk, and Zachary Walton; her best friend, Debbie Moriarty; and her beloved dog, Charlie in addition to numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends in the Chandler, OK and Ponca City, OK area.