Helena May Whitlow, 99, of Nashville, IN, formerly of Columbus, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, June 24, 2019, surrounded by her family at Brown County Health and Living Community.
Helena was born September 11, 1919 in Forest City, IL, at home on the family farm to John Earl and Mabel (Hare) Zimmerman. She was the middle child of seven siblings. Helena met the love of her life, John O. Whitlow, at a dance. They married in 1939 and celebrated 72 years together. He preceded her in death in 2012.
Helena attended Westside Community Church and was a member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church. She was a receptionist for Dr. Harrison Lawyer for 17 years and a former volunteer at Columbus Regional Hospital. Helena was an avid card player, especially bridge. She loved cooking and entertaining, especially preparing the family’s favorite meals. Above all, she was devoted to her family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, John Douglas Whitlow; two infant daughters, Patricia and Suzanne Whitlow; brother, John Earl Zimmerman, Jr.; and sisters, Marie Reznicek, Pauline Braden, Marguerite Furrer and Gladys VanHorn.
Survivors include her loving daughters, Linda (Bill) Taggart of Nashville, and Judy (David) Furry of Mechanicsville, IA; daughter-in-law, Anna Whitlow of Highpoint, NC; brother, Richard (Marlene) Zimmerman of Springfield, IL; grandchildren; Alex (Kari) Taggart, Holly (Billy) Shrum, Drew (Sarah) Furry, Katie Furry (Chris), Michelle (Robert) Schneggenburger, Larry Furry, Todd (Linda) Whitlow, and Andi (John) Mohan; and great-grandchildren, Emily, John, Rhett, R.J., Caroline, Lexi, Lincoln, Ellis, Nolla, Mabelle, Olivia (Carson), Jacob, Gracie, Austin (Holly), and Jarod. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at Hathaway-Myers Chapel. Pastor Robert Vestor will officiate.
Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Inurnment will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Helena’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Brown County Health and Living Community as well as Our Hospice of South Central Indiana for all the love and special care they provided to Helena and her family.
Memorials in her name should be directed to either Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or Brown County Health and Living Community (activity department).
Helena was born September 11, 1919 in Forest City, IL, at home on the family farm to John Earl and Mabel (Hare) Zimmerman. She was the middle child of seven siblings. Helena met the love of her life, John O. Whitlow, at a dance. They married in 1939 and celebrated 72 years together. He preceded her in death in 2012.
Helena attended Westside Community Church and was a member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church. She was a receptionist for Dr. Harrison Lawyer for 17 years and a former volunteer at Columbus Regional Hospital. Helena was an avid card player, especially bridge. She loved cooking and entertaining, especially preparing the family’s favorite meals. Above all, she was devoted to her family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, John Douglas Whitlow; two infant daughters, Patricia and Suzanne Whitlow; brother, John Earl Zimmerman, Jr.; and sisters, Marie Reznicek, Pauline Braden, Marguerite Furrer and Gladys VanHorn.
Survivors include her loving daughters, Linda (Bill) Taggart of Nashville, and Judy (David) Furry of Mechanicsville, IA; daughter-in-law, Anna Whitlow of Highpoint, NC; brother, Richard (Marlene) Zimmerman of Springfield, IL; grandchildren; Alex (Kari) Taggart, Holly (Billy) Shrum, Drew (Sarah) Furry, Katie Furry (Chris), Michelle (Robert) Schneggenburger, Larry Furry, Todd (Linda) Whitlow, and Andi (John) Mohan; and great-grandchildren, Emily, John, Rhett, R.J., Caroline, Lexi, Lincoln, Ellis, Nolla, Mabelle, Olivia (Carson), Jacob, Gracie, Austin (Holly), and Jarod. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at Hathaway-Myers Chapel. Pastor Robert Vestor will officiate.
Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Inurnment will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Helena’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Brown County Health and Living Community as well as Our Hospice of South Central Indiana for all the love and special care they provided to Helena and her family.
Memorials in her name should be directed to either Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or Brown County Health and Living Community (activity department).
Helena May Whitlow, 99, of Nashville, IN, formerly of Columbus, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, June 24, 2019, surrounded by her family at Brown County Health and Living Community.
Helena was born September 11, 1919 in Forest City, IL, at home on the family farm to John Earl and Mabel (Hare) Zimmerman. She was the middle child of seven siblings. Helena met the love of her life, John O. Whitlow, at a dance. They married in 1939 and celebrated 72 years together. He preceded her in death in 2012.
Helena attended Westside Community Church and was a member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church. She was a receptionist for Dr. Harrison Lawyer for 17 years and a former volunteer at Columbus Regional Hospital. Helena was an avid card player, especially bridge. She loved cooking and entertaining, especially preparing the family’s favorite meals. Above all, she was devoted to her family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, John Douglas Whitlow; two infant daughters, Patricia and Suzanne Whitlow; brother, John Earl Zimmerman, Jr.; and sisters, Marie Reznicek, Pauline Braden, Marguerite Furrer and Gladys VanHorn.
Survivors include her loving daughters, Linda (Bill) Taggart of Nashville, and Judy (David) Furry of Mechanicsville, IA; daughter-in-law, Anna Whitlow of Highpoint, NC; brother, Richard (Marlene) Zimmerman of Springfield, IL; grandchildren; Alex (Kari) Taggart, Holly (Billy) Shrum, Drew (Sarah) Furry, Katie Furry (Chris), Michelle (Robert) Schneggenburger, Larry Furry, Todd (Linda) Whitlow, and Andi (John) Mohan; and great-grandchildren, Emily, John, Rhett, R.J., Caroline, Lexi, Lincoln, Ellis, Nolla, Mabelle, Olivia (Carson), Jacob, Gracie, Austin (Holly), and Jarod. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at Hathaway-Myers Chapel. Pastor Robert Vestor will officiate.
Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Inurnment will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Helena’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Brown County Health and Living Community as well as Our Hospice of South Central Indiana for all the love and special care they provided to Helena and her family.
Memorials in her name should be directed to either Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or Brown County Health and Living Community (activity department).
Helena was born September 11, 1919 in Forest City, IL, at home on the family farm to John Earl and Mabel (Hare) Zimmerman. She was the middle child of seven siblings. Helena met the love of her life, John O. Whitlow, at a dance. They married in 1939 and celebrated 72 years together. He preceded her in death in 2012.
Helena attended Westside Community Church and was a member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church. She was a receptionist for Dr. Harrison Lawyer for 17 years and a former volunteer at Columbus Regional Hospital. Helena was an avid card player, especially bridge. She loved cooking and entertaining, especially preparing the family’s favorite meals. Above all, she was devoted to her family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, John Douglas Whitlow; two infant daughters, Patricia and Suzanne Whitlow; brother, John Earl Zimmerman, Jr.; and sisters, Marie Reznicek, Pauline Braden, Marguerite Furrer and Gladys VanHorn.
Survivors include her loving daughters, Linda (Bill) Taggart of Nashville, and Judy (David) Furry of Mechanicsville, IA; daughter-in-law, Anna Whitlow of Highpoint, NC; brother, Richard (Marlene) Zimmerman of Springfield, IL; grandchildren; Alex (Kari) Taggart, Holly (Billy) Shrum, Drew (Sarah) Furry, Katie Furry (Chris), Michelle (Robert) Schneggenburger, Larry Furry, Todd (Linda) Whitlow, and Andi (John) Mohan; and great-grandchildren, Emily, John, Rhett, R.J., Caroline, Lexi, Lincoln, Ellis, Nolla, Mabelle, Olivia (Carson), Jacob, Gracie, Austin (Holly), and Jarod. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at Hathaway-Myers Chapel. Pastor Robert Vestor will officiate.
Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Inurnment will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Helena’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Brown County Health and Living Community as well as Our Hospice of South Central Indiana for all the love and special care they provided to Helena and her family.
Memorials in her name should be directed to either Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or Brown County Health and Living Community (activity department).
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