Opening in Autumn 2003 Heaven Help Us is family owned and operated by Nyla Kay and Dennis Wilkerson and her parents Mary Lou and Don Loughmiller. It is our goal to provide products that will educate, encourage, enrich and enhance Christians in their daily walk and those seeking Christ. Demonstrating “With God, all things are possible“ (the store’s motto) Heaven Help Us celebrated its 5th anniversary this year.
Dennis works at Jeffboat in the Engineering Department, and Nyla Kay is a distributor for JuicePlus products and a consultant for BeautiControl. They attend Northside Christian Church in New Albany. Being "empty nesters" they share their home with two cats (Casey and Elijah) and two dogs (Samson and Gracie). They are blessed with a loving family that includes son Jason & daughter-in-law Laura, and daughter Vanessa & son-in-law Robert Archibald. They have twin “M&M” granddaughters Miranda & Merannah Wilkerson and a grandson Alexander (the Great) Archibald.
Mary Lou is retired from PNC Bank and is a member of Pilot Club of New Albany and a board member of the Boys and Girls Club. She is a former Business and Professional Women of the Year recipient. Don is a retired New Albany High School teacher, board member of the New Albany Floyd County Schools Credit Union, on the Floyd County Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. He and Mary Lou attend Main Street United Methodist Church. They are loving parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. Indiana grandchildren, Phoebe, Emma, and TJ Bauer are often seen at Heaven Help Us with "Grammy and Pappaw".
Working part-time Norleen Shaffer, a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, has been at Heaven Help Us since it opened; she and husband Roger enjoy spending time with their family which includes son Chris, daughter-in-law Tara, and grandsons Gage and Parker.
Also working part-time are Suzanne Eckert, Charlotte Carpenter, Debbie Minard, and Peter Williams.
Suzanne attends Morton Memorial United Methodist Church. Her husband John is the Associate Minister and Suzanne sings in the Choir. They are both active in the DaySpring Emmaus Community and also have gone on mission trips to Africa. Suzie has a beautiful granddaughter, Sophie Mae, who was born in October 2008 to daughter Amanda and son-in-law Marcum.
Charlotte is the proud grandmother of Esther Rose, a beautiful little girl. Babysitting Esther Rose and giving piano lessons are just some of the activities that occupy Charlotte's days. She teaches a bible study and is an avid reader. Charlotte and husband Bill attend Christ's Community Church and reside in New Albany.
Debbie Minard and her husband, Tim, are members of Northside Christian Church. With a passion for helping others, they are active volunteers for Special Olympics of Indiana-area 2, management team, and even attend its annual Polar Bear Plunge every winter! Debbie has a business degree from Sullivan University and has graduated Clown School. She performs as “Poopsey the Clown”. (How cool is that?!) Deb is a returning employee, having worked at Heaven Help Us when we first opened. Tim is the owner-operator of “Dogs on the Run”. Debbie and Tim reside in Jeffersonville.
Peter Williams is a student at the University of Louisville. Peter teaches a small group at his local church. Dedicated to helping others, he is a camp counselor every summer. Peter resides in New Albany.
Heaven Help Us has a loving family dedicated to doing Kingdom work.
“With God, all things are possible “ Matt. 19:26
Store Hours: Open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and closed on Sundays.
