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Helen Vertrees Obituary
She was a graduate of London High School, and received a Diploma from the Louisville General Hospital School of Nursing in 1954. Commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force Nurse Corps, she served in the Kentucky Air National Guard at Bowman Field from 1956 to 1958. In 1980, she earned the Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bellarmine College, then completed the Master of Science from University of Louisville in 1986. After 42 years of service, she retired from nursing in 1996.
Mrs. Vertrees is preceded in death by her husband, Virgil B. Vertrees Jr.; her parents, Dr. and Mrs. R.W. Dyche Sr.; and siblings, Mina Daniels, Dorothy Thompson, R. W. Dyche Jr., Emma Elizabeth Knight, John William Dyche, Harold Fish Dyche and Mary Louise Dyche.
She is survived by her sons, William V. Montgomery III, Virgil B. Vertrees III (Sandra), Brian A. Vertrees (Denise), David Bailey and Robert D. Vertrees (Jen); her daughters, Cynthia Williamson (Richard), Elizabeth Textor (Ted), Ann Montgomery and Holly Montgomery; 23 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends can celebrate her life with a service 11 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and 10-11 a.m. Thursday.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or to the American Lung Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Vertrees
Jennifer Jewels
May 30, 2013
Dear Vertrees Family,
I pray your hearts are filled with the loving memories of your Mama from days gone by, but they never leave your heart. You guy's are in my prayers She loved this picture I sent her in October of the Leaves in Louisville.
Billie Bruner Finnegan
May 29, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Helen's family. We are so sorry we won't be able to attend the memorial service. Helen and I were childhood friends and remained friends through the years. She will be missed by all. May the wonderful memories of your mother be cherished by you always.
Melinda Lyon
May 29, 2013
My memories of Helen are of a beautiful woman who loved and lived life to the fullest. She was a great nurse, ever vigilant and caring. Above all, she loved and was so proud of her family. I'm so very thankful I had the opportunity to visit Helen, along with Mary Bennett, when I was in Naples a couple years age. May the many memories of Helen sustain the family during the sadness of her loss. Rest in Peace!
Jeff Horn & Family
May 29, 2013
Rest Peacefully Aunt Helen. The memories of the holiday's at Grandma & Grandpa's with Helen right in the middle of the backyard football game will never fade.....love always
May 29, 2013
Best memory of time with Helen is riding around the night before the Indy 500, with all her girls, and having the time of her life! Love, Sherry Priola
Angela Thomas Hawley
May 27, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family,
Sincerely,
Georganna Ziegler Albinus
May 27, 2013
I have many fond memories of Helen when we worked at the old Louisville General Hospital. She, Mary Schansberg Bennett and I usually ate lunch together and had a great time talking and laughing. She loved Virgil and her kids so much. We still stayed in touch via email. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sherry Barnett
May 27, 2013
Beautiful photo of a beautiful woman. A life well lived ... in service and generosity. My condolences go out to the entire family. May your lives continue to celebrate her life.
Patti Opacinch
May 27, 2013
Deepest sympathy to you at this time.
Michael Burk
May 27, 2013
R.I.P.Helen Rose
Barbara Siegel
May 27, 2013
May her name be forever a blessing.
Debbie Lyons
May 27, 2013
May peace be with Helen and her family.
Carl and Penny Robinson
May 27, 2013
Our sincere condolences to the family of a high school friend and a very special person.
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