Helen Elizabeth Abell Freed went home to God on June 19, 2020. A native Californian, Helen was born November 20, 1933 in San Jose. She moved to San Diego at a young age attending St. Joseph’s Cathedral and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart for Grammar School. She graduated from Rosary High School and Mercy College of Nursing. As a registered nurse, Helen worked at various hospitals in Southern California. She also worked for Dr. Mark Ballard the families long time physician. Helen retired from nursing while working for Alvarado Orthopedic Medical.
Helen enjoyed painting, reading and socializing with her friends. She was an active member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church and the Delta Phi Chapter or Sigma Tau Psi National Sorority.
Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jim, five children, nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild.