OBITUARY
Helen E. Townsend
September 12, 1933 – January 12, 2013
POTTSBORO-Helen Euleen Townsend.79, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Medical Center of Plano, surrounded by her family.
The family will be at Bratcher Funeral Home for visitation from 6:00-8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 16, 2013.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Bratcher Funeral Home Chapel in Denison, Texas. Pastor Gregg Knight will officiate. Burial will follow at Georgetown Cemetery in Pottsboro.
Pallbearers will be Randy Sparks, Randy Kelsey, Paul Walton, James Schnitker, Larry Finke and Bo Price. Honorary pallbearers will be David Mayes, Danny Kelly and Jerry Worthington.
Helen was born Tuesday, September 12, 1933 in Pottsboro, the daughter of Sam Gilloud and Minnie Wilma McGloughlan Gilloud. She attended school in Pottsboro and married Marvin Lee Townsend in Denison on October 5, 1949.
She was a member of Pottsboro Church of Christ. She loved her family and was so proud of her children and grandchildren. She was a kind, beautiful woman who always put others first, no matter the struggles she had in her own life. She worked hard all her life and expected nothing in return. Her strength in life was with her till her final days. She can finally rest now.
She is survived by her husband Marvin Townsend of Pottsboro; son Wallace Townsend of Cache, Oklahoma; son & daughter-in-law Larry & Lori Townsend of Denison; son & daughter-in-law Roger & Joy Townsend of Pottsboro; daughter & son-in-law Tonya & William Hodges of Denton, Texas; 7 grandchildren: Stormy Sparks, Sheri Etter, Stephanie Townsend, Kristy Townsend, Garrett Townsend, Rachel Whitley, Elanie Hodges; 14 great-grandchildren; brother Laverne “Bud” Guilloud; sisters Betty Faulkner & Lila Schnitker; and her doggies whom she loved dearly.
She is preceded in death by her parents and grandson Phillip Townsend.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.bratcherfuneralhome.com
Services
PREVIOUS SERVICES:
- Visitation Wednesday, January 16, 2013
- Funeral Service Thursday, January 17, 2013
PREVIOUS SERVICES:
- Burial
REMEMBERING
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RECEIVE UPDATESTom and Laura Floyd
January 23, 2013
To Larry and family, please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your mother.
Janet Gregg
January 17, 2013
Wally and Rodger sorry for your families loss,Janet, Chris,and TJ and families
Karen Gaines-Johnson
January 17, 2013
Roger and Family - My family is so sorry for your loss. Your Mom has always been so sweet to my parents in the 20+ years that they have been neighbors. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jim and Karen Lewis
January 17, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Helen was a kind and caring person. She will be missed.
Steve & Jennifer Smith
January 16, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss Roger. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nell & Claud Williams
January 16, 2013
Dear Family, We are sorry for your great loss, may God be with all of you and remember she is now enjoying her rewards in Heaven. I loved Helen so much she was a great friend and cousin. Nell and Claud Williams
Debbie & Brandon
January 16, 2013
Larry & Lori..So sorry for your loss.
May all your sweet memories get you through this difficult time.
Prayers my sweet freinds to you & your family.
STACEY PENNINGTON
January 16, 2013
WE ARE SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS LARRY AND LORI.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING THIS SAD TIME IN YOUR LIVES.WE LOVE YOU...BYRD,STACEY& ED
January 16, 2013
Larry, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May your loving memories comfort you in the days to come. Pat Barnhill..Denison
Janet Schnitker-Finnegan
January 16, 2013
I have many fond memories of my Aunt Helen. She was such a sweet and loving lady and I will always remember her laughter and her smile. I know that we have another wonderful angel watching out for us here on earth
I will always remember her laughter and her smile. We have another angel to watch over us.
January 16, 2013
Helen was a beautiful,kind and generous person. She touched all who knew her with warmth and love. Helen will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Garry Guilloud
Tristian Townsend
January 15, 2013
RIP great granny Helen
PAULA KUYKENDALL
January 15, 2013
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR LOSS.GOD BLESS!
Devon Armstrong
January 15, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Danny Smith
January 15, 2013
I am sorry for you and your family's loss. Prayers are with you
Carolyn Gibbs
January 15, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Heaven has indeed gained a beautiful angel.
Terri Hare
January 15, 2013
So sorry for your loss, Steph. Hope you have loads of happy memories to get you through.
James and Terri Hare
DEBRA CHESTER
January 15, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of loss. She is smiling down on you all and Phillip is there by her side. May God comfort each of you and give you the strength to get through your loss.
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