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HELEN WILSON Obituary

Lt. Col. Helen Agnes Wilson, U.S. Air Force, Ret., a resident of Wetumpka, Alabama passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the age of 73. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Larry Wilson; mother, Helen Poland; step-son, James Wilson; step-daughter, Diane Cobis; two grandchildren; brothers, Robert Garnett, Ted Garnett, Bud Garnett, Gordon Garnett, and Randy Poland; and sister, Marlene Leota. Helen received her nurses training in Massachusetts and after working and teaching in Boston she joined the Air Force where she had a distinguished career, retiring after 20 years as a Lt. Col. In 1989 she relocated to Alabama with her husband where she received a master's degree at Troy University, taught, and was deeply involved in community service. She was an active member of the Alabama State Nurses Association, serving for a time as its Interim Director, Volunteered at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Art, and was a member of the Soroptimist International serving twice as the president of the Montgomery Chapter, and two years as the Director of the Southern Region. She will be sorely missed not only by her family but by the many people whose lives she touched. At her request there will be no viewing or service. Donations in her honor will be accepted to the Alabama State Nurses Association Scholarship Fund. Online Guest Book available at www.gassettfuneralhome.net



Published by Montgomery Advertiser on Feb. 24, 2013.
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Great person and a wonderful sister.

Gordon Garnett

March 5, 2013

Helen was a special person and I will definitely miss her. She impacted the lives of many. Rest in peace.

Vanessa Barlow

February 28, 2013

My prayers are with you. I find it hard to find words to express the love and care my heart is feeling.

Benita Akwiwu

February 28, 2013

I am sorry for your loss and am praying that God will grant you peace to ease your heart.

Walker Phillips

February 28, 2013

Helen never swerved from a difficult topic of conversation. She had the marvelous mien of "you do know you are speaking to a strong intellect who listens closely" that I loved so well. I found her warm and valiant. Larry must miss such a worthy love and challenge.

February 26, 2013

One of my nursing heros!! She will be greatly missed.

Renee Coker

February 26, 2013

Larry, I am so sorry that you have lost Helen.

Terri Prudlo

February 26, 2013

I just found out about the passing of this beautiful lady. I am a fellow nurse and wish to express my deepest sympathy to the family for their loss. Helen was my friend and I was blessed to have known her.

MARIETTA NERO

February 25, 2013

So sorry for your lost! I knew Helen through ASNA & worked with her on several committee/task force. You & the family will be in my prayers during this of sorrow!

Janice Vincent

February 25, 2013

Larry, James, Diane, and Mrs. Poland, I will miss her. She was always there with an answer and an open heart. One day if I'm lucky, I hope to see her again.

April B.

February 25, 2013

Helen did so much for so many - more we will individually ever know. She touched so many lives.

Marcy Ingram

February 24, 2013

Larry, I am so sorry for your sudden loss with no time for you to prepare for such a change in your life. Your friends are here to support you and love you through this difficult time.

Linda Summey

February 24, 2013

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