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Helen Amick Obituary

Helen Brazell Amick SIMPSONVILLE - Helen Brazell Amick, 75, of Simpsonville, wife of Thurl M. Amick, Sr., passed away after a long illness on Monday, July 3, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Willis Henry and Corrie Bell Brazell of Ridgeway. Helen attended Columbia High School. After marrying Thurl on December 6, 1960, in Rock Hill, Helen became a homemaker who later worked as a secretary/receptionist at Ashworth Card Clothing in Simpsonville. She was a charter member and past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the South Carolina Society of Professional Land Surveyors and was the driving force in the establishment of the SCSPLS Scholarship Trust, volunteering many hours over the years in support of the Trust. In 2000 Helen and Thurl were presented the Life Service Award jointly by the Society. She was a past member of St. Michael Lutheran Church. Survivors, in addition to her husband of 56 years, include a son, Thurl "Tim" M. Amick, II of Simpsonville; a daughter, Teri Atkinson of Greenville; a sister, Priscilla Amick of Ridgeway; and a brother, Rudy Brazell of Ridgeway. She was predeceased by a sister, Shirley June Campbell; a brother, Henry Ray Brazell; two infant sisters, Joyce May Brazell and Laura Susan Brazell; an infant brother, Randy Brazell; and a son-in-law, Nat M. Atkinson. Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2017, in the chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Robert I. Miles and Pastor Elise T. Stringer officiating. Burial will be in Graceland East Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran Hospice, 429 North Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601; the SCSPLS Scholarship Fund, 826 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201; or St. Michael Lutheran Church, 2619 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29605. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasmcafee.com.

Published by The State on Jul. 5, 2017.
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I was just thinking about Helen and had a strange feeling, so I Googled her name and this obituary was the first thing I saw. I worked with Helen at Ashworth and my husband, Ed (Butch), also worked with her and knows Thurl. We are both sad that she has passed and pray for peace and comfort for the family.

Carol DeBoe

October 12, 2017

Daryl Rogers

Friend

July 25, 2017

Thurl, During this time of sorrow, make room for the good memories with Helen.
God Bless,
Tommy Amick
C.H.S. Class of 1959

July 12, 2017

My deepest sympathy to Helen's family. I graduated from CHS with Helen.
Linda Polson Turner

July 10, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. May our Heavenly Father comfort you with his loving-kindness. (Psalms 119: 76)

July 10, 2017

Sorry for the loss of Helen our condolences to you and your family A great lady M.L. And Nancy Love

July 10, 2017

Good women make good wives and mothers. There isn't more that I can say. She will live on in our memories.

David Huff

July 6, 2017

Thurl,
Surveyors Past, Present and Future have been blessed by Helens hard work to establish the SCSPLS Scholarship fund, She was a great lady and a wonderful person to be around, Jean and I are praying for you in this time of deep grief.
David & Jean Branton

July 6, 2017

Thurl,
Henry Dingle informed me of Helen's passing, and I wanted express my sympathy to you and your family. As fellow Surveyors, we understand the importance of the support we get from our spouses, not only in our personal and business lives, but also in support of our involvement in our professional associations. I am certain that Helen will be missed by countless numbers of those who loved and appreciated her for her support, and her work in SCSPLS.

Curt Sumner,
Executive Director
National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS)

Curt Sumner

July 6, 2017

Such sadness for us all to loose the company of such a special lady. Helen has been a friend and a blessing to so many of us. We pray God's love on you, Thurl and your family, may his blessing hold you up and carry you thru these times of loss.

Ronnie and Lisa Tyler

July 5, 2017

To the family,Please accept my heartfelt condolences.It pain the when someone we come to love it effects everyone even those whom they met along the way."Draw close to God and he will draw close to you." (James 4:8)

July 5, 2017

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Yesi Peralta

July 5, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Terry & Judy Watson

July 5, 2017

Thurl and Family- so very sorry to hear of Helen's passing- She was a beautiful person inside and out and will be missed greatly. I so enjoyed my time spent with Helen on our trips to Buckhorn and other State Society meetings. I admired her so for her strength and no matter what she always had a smile. She never forgot to lend a kind word or send a card. I know she will never know how much her kindness was appreciated. Please know you all will be in our prayers asking for comfort and strength to get thru the days ahead.

Charlotte Swygert

July 5, 2017

Kevin Schwacke

July 5, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you the strength you need to endure. Again I'm so sorry for your loss. B.H.

July 5, 2017

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