Helen Pawlowski Obituary
Helen V. Pawlowski, 72, of Okatie, SC passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at her home.
Helen was born May 3, 1953 in Manchester, England to the late Tom Sunter and Louisa Beatrice Short Sunter. Helen was a wonderful wife to Walter and loving mother to their sons, Walter and Mark. Throughout life, she enjoyed many careers—her favorite being a Bridge Club Director for the American Contract Bridge League.
In addition to her husband of 46 years, Helen is survived by her sons, Walter James Pawlowski and his wife Maritza of Wolfsville, MD and Mark Pawlowski and his wife Danielle of Westfield MA; grandchildren Leah, Walter “Joey”, and Thomas.
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90 Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
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