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Lettie Helsel Obituary
Lettie Vick Helsel VIRGINIA BEACH - Lettie Vick Helsel, 85, passed away Oct. 17, 2008. Mrs. Helsel was born in Portsmouth, the daughter of the late Lafayette Vick and Fannie Odessa Eaddy Vick. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Calvin Lewis Helsel and her daughter, Fan H. Kelly. Mrs. Helsel is survived by her son-in-law, Robert W. Kelly; her grandchildren, John C. Baker, Warren P. Baker, Ryan W. Kelly and Mark C. Kelly; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, with the Rev. W. Thomas Wood officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Loving Funeral Home, 3225 Academy Ave., Portsmouth. Online condolences and Mrs. Helsel's guestbook may be signed at www.lovingfuneralhome.com.
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Fran and Ray Schroeder
October 20, 2008
Lettie and Cal Helsel were long time members of St Lukes United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach and were much loved in that church family. They were both truly wonderful people and will be missed. She has long said that she was looking forward to meeting Cal again in heaven which I believe has happened. They have helped so many in their lives and were truly loved.
Kathy Six
October 19, 2008
Lettie was a wonderful lady, and will truly be missed.
Jesse and Marilyn Rathbun
October 19, 2008
We share in your loss of our friend, Lettie, and will miss her.
Ann Manter
October 19, 2008
Another of God's angels has gone to be with Him. Lettie was a special friend. She had many talents and she shared a special one of them with me and Ben through her gift of ceramic angels.
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