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Helen Gilkerson Obituary

Gilkerson Helen Louise Gilkerson, age 85, October 16, 2014 at home. Born December 20, 1928 daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Clements) Eddy. Survived by her sons, Greg (Becky) and Allen Gilkerson; grandchildren, Greg II, (Marcelle), Chris, Tammie (Zach) Bobst and Mikayla Gilkerson; great-grandchildren, Max, Tucker, Raven, Cienna, Tyler, Weston and Dasch; sister, Myrtle (Robert) Harris and Robert Eddy; numerous other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday November 16, 2014 at EGAN-RYAN NORTHWEST CHAPEL 4661 Kenny Rd. where friends may call one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Stephanie Spielman Breast Cancer Research Foundation. www.spielmanfund.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 5 to Nov. 12, 2014.

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Tana and Tom Clark

November 9, 2014

Sorry for your loss. Prayers of strength to you all.

Cindi and Michael Bone

November 9, 2014

Greg and Becky, our thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this time.

Rob Gossman

November 9, 2014

Greg, Heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the tragic loss of your mama.

Elizabeth & Alvin Blakely

November 8, 2014

I worked with Louise for many years and she was a very dear friend to me and my family. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with the family.

Wanda Knippenberg

November 7, 2014

Greg, my deepest sympathies on the death of your mother. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.

T Hines

November 7, 2014

With sympathy wishing you many peace filled memories 2nd Thessalonians 3:16 "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace constantly in every way.May the Lord be with all of you."

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