Helen Katheryn Weeks Northam, age 87, passed away on February 16th, 2026

Helen Katheryn Weeks Northam, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 16th, 2026 in Branson, MO.

She was born on December 21st, 1938 in West Plains, MO to John Adams and Mary Weeks. She shared a beautiful and devoted marriage of 69 years with her beloved husband, Lindy Doyle Northam, a partnership that stood as an example of love, strength, and commitment to all who knew them.

As a proud military wife, she dedicated her life to supporting her husband and family through the many moves and adventures military life brought. Along the way, she also worked at the military exchange, where she enjoyed connecting with others and serving her community.

She was a loving and devoted mother to her four children, Lindy Jr., Curtiss, Rhonda, and Brian. Her greatest joy was the family they built together. Her love extended to her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family members and close friends, all of whom she cherished deeply.

She had a passion for tennis, which she played with enthusiasm and joy. She found peace and happiness in gardening, nurturing beauty wherever she lived. In her retirement, she remained active and social, working seasonal positions at local hotels and theme parks in Branson, MO, where her warm smile and friendly spirit made lasting impressions.

She especially loved spending her winters in Arizona among her retirement community, where she formed treasured friendships and created many happy memories.

A woman of faith, she was devoted to her church and found comfort in her walk with the Lord. She valued friendship, family, and fellowship, and she surrounded herself with people she loved.

She will be remembered as a joyful woman with a lot of spunk and a wonderful sense of humor. Known for her determination, her unwavering devotion to her family, and her ability to make everyone feel welcome and loved.

She is survived by her loving husband, Lindy Doyle Northam; her four children, Lindy Northam Jr. of Forsyth, MO and wife Sandy, Curtiss Northam of Lebanon, TN, and wife Charlyn, Rhonda Weigman of Kansas City, MO, and Brian Northam of Corralitos, CA and wife Eleesha; her 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and many dear friends and extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Don, Kenneth, Lewis and James Weeks; four sisters Phyllis, Beverley, Norma, and Gladys.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 22nd from 4:00pm-5:30pm at Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home & Crematory, 1638 MO-76, Branson, Mo 65616. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11am on Monday, February 23rd also at Snapp-Bearden with an internment to follow at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Mo.

She will be deeply missed and forever loved.