Helen Marie Gay

Helen Marie Gay, age 90, of Orange Park, Florida passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. She was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late, Charles and Emma McEachin and was a member of Orange Park United Methodist Church.

Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Gay in 2022; siblings: T. Marie McCall, Silas Kines, Rex McEachin, Leroy McEachin, Charles McEachin, Doris Woltman and Alfred McEachin.

Helen is survived by her 5 children: Deborah (Robert) Brown, James "Jim" (Jeffrey) F. Gay III, Catherine (David) Snowden, Scott (Erin) Gay and Melody (Paul) Riegel; 17 grandchildren: Jonathan Brown, Jeremy Brown, Kimberly Gill, Daniel Gay, Meghan Gay, Chelsea Arb, Chandler Gay, Ciara Keelan, Shannon Riegel, Spencer Riegel, Slater Riegel, Stüssy Riegel, Sammie Riegel, Jay Jansheski, Vickie Jansheski, Lanie Jansheski and Lauren Jansheski; 16 great-grandchildren: Millie Brown, Anna Brown, Callie Brown, Catherine Brown, Mason Arb, Emerson Arb, Desmond Brown, Bliss Brown, Carter Gay, Kennedy Gay, Calvin Justice, Jerry Jansheski, Ceagan Gay and Skylynn Riegel; sister-in-law Linda (Gay) Bonner; and a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be held 10 AM, Saturday April 1, 2023 at HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL with visitation held 1 hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Jacksonville Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Helens' memory may be made to Jones College Radio or United Methodist Children Home, PO Box 6299, Deltona, FL 32728.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com.