Helen L. Wolford, 95, of Marysville, died peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
A devoted wife and loving mother, she had a quick wit and an ornery nature. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, canning, gardening and traveling. She helped run the family farm with her husband, baked pies for the former Hermie’s Restaurant, volunteered at Memorial Hospital, worked as a guard with the former Globe Security and was a greeter at Walmart for more than 20 years, where she always enjoyed dressing up at Halloween time.
She was born July 27, 1923, in Columbus, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Brumfield. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, E. Eugene Wolford, whom she married Jan. 5, 1952, and who died March 26, 1985; son, Larry Wolford; and 10 brothers and sisters
She is survived by her sons, Earl Wolford of Marysville and Richard (Deb) Wolford of North Carolina; daughters, Cheryl (Tim) Gysegem of Columbus and Shirley (Doug) Faiella of Carson City, Nevada; 17 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Wilson Funeral Home, Mannasmith Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery next to her husband.
Memorial contributions may be made to Universal Hospice in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wilsonfuneralhomesinc.com.