Helen Marie Varns, 86 of Butler, MO died Monday, July 12, 2010 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2010 at the Butler Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 15 at the church. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bates County Cancer Society, c/o the Atkinson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 325, Adrian, MO 64720.