Helen Inez Begay (Helen Inez Swoody)

Helen Inez Begay, 70, of Shiprock, passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Farmington. She was born May 23, 1942 in Crownpoint. She was born to Bitaann-Shash dine'e clan.
She was a believer in Christ and will be greatly missed.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Nan and Frank Swoody and a brother, Andy Swoody, as well as two grandchildren, Renee Lee and Chantel Werito.
She is survived by her husband, Cecil T. Begay, daughters, Sharon Lee (Reed), Sylvia Begay (Virgil), Cecilia Werito (Cordell, Rosita Toledo (Martinez) and Michelle Woody (Harrison. Also surviving is a sister, Shirley Tsosie and 19 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Visitation for Helen will be held Monday, Oct. 22 at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at World Harvest Center, 1024 N. Butler Avenue, with Pastor Gary Smith officiating.
Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Cyle Werito, Cordell Werito, Rylus Lee, Wade Smith, Ryan Toledo and Fabian Valdez.
Helen is in the care of Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute Street, Farmington 505-325-8688.