Helen J. Winchester

OAKWOOD – Helen J. Winchester, 81, of Oakwood, died at 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.  She was born on July 27, 1940 in Oakwood to the late Leo and Beulah (Grimes) Winchester.

Helen is survived by two nephews: Paul (Veronica) Winchester of Oakwood and Marlin (Brenda) Winchester of Toledo; six great-nieces; four great-nephews; and a sister-in-law: Barb Winchester of Antwerp.

She is also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Winchester.

Helen was a retired teacher at Paulding Exempted Village Schools.  She volunteered at Grace Bible Church in Defiance.  Helen donated to multiple charities and was always willing to help others in need.  She loved to laugh, eat ice cream and caring for cats.  Helen enjoyed playing dominoes, visiting with friends and former teachers.  She collected elephants and glass rooster figurines.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Oakwood with John McKay officiating.  Burial will follow at Sherman Cemetery, Oakwood.  A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com

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