Helen G. Weatherly, 97, passed away peacefully at The Pines nursing home of Sarasota. She had previously lived with her daughter and son-in-law for six years after the death of her husband, Aaron. They were married 66 wonderful years.
She is survived by two daughters: Keena (Bob) Kolesa of Sarasota, Florida, and Kanda (Fred) Parsons of Leesburg, Virginia; two grandchildren, Mary (Matt) Russell of Virginia, James Parsons of Pennsylvania; one great-grandchild, Alex Aaron of Virginia; her 99 year old sister, Mary Ella Deatly of Austin, Texas.
She was employed many years by Raytheon before retiring to the Sunshine State in 1987.
Family will be conducting private graveside services. Donations made be made in her honor to Satchel’s Last Resort Pet Rescue. Her daughter’s rescue dogs brought comfort, therapy and unconditional love to her final years.