Marjorie Helmick

Marjorie Leland Helmick, 95, of St. Albans, WV, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston surrounded by her family. She was a resident of Riverview Towers, St. Albans for 17 years. She was a former resident of Vienna, WV and Little Hocking, Ohio. Marjorie was born October 16, 1916 in Cleveland, Ohio daughter of the late Roger C. and Lydia L. Berghoff Leland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl W. Helmick; son, Mack Helmick and sister, Phyllis Leland Smith. She was a graduate of Shaw High School, Cleveland, Ohio, class of 1934. She moved to Vienna in 1937 after her marriage to Carl W. Helmick and was an active member of the Wayside United Methodist Church. Her love of young people was evident in her life as she was a faithful Sunday School teacher for many years and also was a Cub Scout Den Mother in Vienna. In 1958 she served as the President of the West Virginia Parent Teachers Organization. She was employed at the Kootaga Area Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America for several years. During her residency in Little Hocking, Ohio she was an active member of the Little Hocking United Methodist Church, serving as a member of the United Methodist Women and also as a Sunday School teacher. Following her husband?s death, she moved to St. Albans, where she was an active member of the St. Andrew United Methodist Church. She enjoyed her volunteer work with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program where she received numerous awards. She was a skilled seamstress throughout her life and during her residency in Little Hocking, Ohio. She owned her own craft business showcasing her original designs. Survivors include her son Roger L. Helmick and wife Mary Sue Davis Helmick of St. Albans, grandson, Paul W. Helmick and wife Dr. Kristen Peros Helmick of Charleston; granddaughter, Deborah Lynn Helmick Fernatt and her husband, John of Hurricane; grandson Jonathan Fernatt and his wife Rachel of Hurricane. Also surviving are two great grandchildren; Daniel Edison Helmick and Lily Grace Helmick both of Charleston and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans with the Rev. Loretta Isaiah officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. Burial, open to the public, will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 23rd Street and Park Ave., Parkersburg with the Rev. Patrick Kerr of Wayside United Methodist Church officiating. The family requests in lieu of flowers contributions be made to; St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Youth Ministry Fund, 815 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, WV 25177.