Helen B. Sperry

1925 - 2018

Sperry, Helen B.
1925 - 2018
Helen B. Sperry, 93, a longtime resident of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Tuscany Gardens, Pataskala. Born in 1925 and raised in Altoona, PA, she was employed in the accounting offices for Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad and Penn State University, State College where she met her husband. Helen also worked part time for a total of 22 years at four Hallmark stores including Sainato's in Reynoldsburg and one in Bradenton, Florida. Her last and favorite job was at the Fireplace Gift Gallery and Florist in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Helen was a member of Parkview Presbyterian Church, Mathias Ridenour Chapter of DAR, Senior Citizens of Reynoldsburg (SCOR), an original member of a Pinochle card club started in 1960, and an avid hobbyist and travel enthusiast. Helen was preceded in death by both parents Adam and Helen Meiklejohn, and her husband of 44 years, James H. Sperry, all of Altoona, PA. She is survived by sons, Ken (Ann) and Tom; as well as granddaughters, Rian and Kristen, all of Columbus, Ohio; and her sister, Jean Stonerook of Martinsburg, PA; nieces, nephews, extended family and cherished friends. Her family will receive friends on Thursday, April 5, from 4-7pm at Cotner Funeral Home, 7369 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, where her funeral will be held on Friday at 10am. Burial to follow at Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Donations may be made in Helen's memory to Bella Hospice, 2215 Citygate Dr., # E, Columbus, OH 43219. Messages may be sent to his family by visiting www.cotnerfuneralhome.com.