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Helen Virginia McQuay

1951 - 2022

Helen Virginia McQuay obituary, 1951-2022, Westminster, MD

BORN

1951

DIED

2022

Helen McQuay Obituary

Helen Virginia McQuay passed away peacefully at Carroll County Hospital on January 3, 2022. She went home to be with her Lord Jesus at the age of 70. Born in Maryland on September 22, 1951. Predeceased by father Walter Roby Pickett Sr. Mother Anna Roberta Mullinixi, step mother Donna Jean Pickett, sister Roberta Ann McQuay, niece Cynthia Ann Tourison. Survived by her loving husband of 53 years Kenneth Leslie McQuay. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished and lovingly remembered by son K. Shane McQuay, wife Crystal McQuay, daughter Brandi Wolfe, husband Gregory Wolfe. Grandchildren Stephanie Tegeler, Tanner Wolfe, Maggie Fosdick, Brianna Wolfe, Nicholas Wolfe, Nathan Wolfe, Jayme Fosdick, Mya Wolfe, Ellie Fosdick and Lily McQuay. Brothers Roby Pickett Jr., wife Carol Pickett, Ronnie Pickett, significant other Fran Gallagher. Sisters Betty Williams, husband Malcolm Williams, Cheryl Holl, husband Richard Holl. A blessing of abundance of nieces, nephews and a god son. A big extended family and loving friends. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. A Celebration of Life will be held this spring.

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Published by Carroll County Times from Jan. 9 to Jan. 11, 2022.

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Marsha Taylor Higgs

February 12, 2022

So very sorry to know this. I remember Helen and Kenny as newly weds and going camping in the Shasta. Blessings to all of you.

BILL SIMS.

January 24, 2022

So very sorry to hear Kenny , Helen was a very special lady.

Pat Grimes

January 10, 2022

On behalf of South Carroll Class of 1969, our deepest sympathy on Helen´s passing. She was a great light and friend to everyone she meet. May God Bless your Families in your time of grief.

william c foster

January 10, 2022

prayers are sent 1 of a kind lady will be missed foe sure

Beverly A Maus

January 10, 2022

Sorry for your families loss, I will miss my dear friend and keep fond memories.

Terry's Tag & Title Service

January 10, 2022

Mr. Kenny: We are so very sorry for your loss. Ms. Helen was an awesome lady.

Terry, Kimmie and Stacey

Dave & Melissa Tyler

January 10, 2022

Helen was kind, generous and loving to all that knew her. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren with all her heart. Our prayers are with the family.

Sonia & Preston Cutsail

January 10, 2022

Blessings to All who love Helen. She will surely be missed but now resides in the arms of our Divine Father......We will surely meet again.

Bob Bower

January 10, 2022

Sorry for your loss Kenny

Judy (Sayre) McClanahan

January 9, 2022

Helen was a neighbor growing up Obrecht Road. We rode the same bus during our school years. Condolences to the family.

Elaine Kempler

January 9, 2022

Deepest sympathy!

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