Visitation:
108 West Maple Street Willard OH 44890 2/25/2017 10:00:00
Service:
108 West Myrtle Ave. Willard OH 44890 2/25/2017 11:00:00
Helen Joan (Brooks) Alford, 89, died on Friday, February 10, 2017 at The Willows in Willard, Ohio.
She was born on April 29, 1927 to the late William and Mina (Reichert) Brooks in Willard, Ohio. Helen graduated from Attica High School in 1945. She graduated from White Cross Hospital School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio in 1948. She enrolled as part of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II. She eloped with Allen R. Alford on a very snowy November 24, 1950 in Angola, Indiana. They resided in Willard for many years before moving to Minford, Ohio in 1976. She worked at the Willard Hospital as a Registered Nurse before becoming a homemaker. Helen was an avid reader and letter writer throughout her years. Her family and friends were always the center of her attention.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Allen, and is survived by sons, David (Susan) Alford of Lady Lake, Florida, Bill (Patty) Alford of Monroeville, Ohio, and John (Jocelyn) Alford of Dublin, Ohio. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn (George) Ginter of Bloomdale, Ohio and is survived by her brother, Glenn (Carolyn) Brooks of Attica, Ohio.
Visitation will be held starting at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Grace United Methodist Church in Willard. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM followed by a luncheon at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 or the Grace United Methodist Church in Willard. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
We were saddened to hear of Helen’s passing. She was such a sweet and caring person. She never missed one of Blaine’s Birthdays sending cards and Silver dollars with a bible verse attached. She also sent cards and notes to dad when they could no longer go up to the cottage. He always appreciated hearing from her.
They were such great neighbors on Liberty Road and on Johnson’s Island. Many great memories of both your parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dave and the Alford families, Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother. May God in His mercy grant you comfort and peace.
So sorry to hear the sad news. Helen was a wonderful lady. Kind thoughts and prayers are headed your way. May God grant the entire extended Alford family strength and peace in the difficult days ahead, and many fond memories in the years to come.
Bill and family,
My sympathy to you and your family. Prayers and thoughts to all of you.
Bill and family, My sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
My prayers of sympathy to all of you. I always loved Mrs. Alford’s smile every time I saw her. She brought joy to my heart. God bless you at this time.
Bill and Family; Although I never met your mother I worked at the hospital after Helen retired. Your mother’s name came up often as the nurses had such fond memories of working with her. These stories were of such a professional and organized nurse. I send my sympathy in this time of great sorrow.
So sad to hear of Helen’s passing. I still remember her sitting in the choir at church and pointing to the balcony to make her boy(s)come down for communion. She was a good mother! My prayers are with her and all of you.
Dearest family. Helen was such an encouragement to me. She never missed my birthday and always sent the Upper Room to me as long as she could. I am saddened to hear of her passing, but know she is so happy to be reunited with her beloved Alan again and be with her savior and God.
Helen was such an amazing and thoughtful woman. She always sent us the nicest notes to keep in touch, and she always remembered our kids birthdays with cards and silver dollars. We honor her and only hope we can live our lives as well as she did. May she rest in peace.
Sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. I have great memories of our neighbors (Helen & Al) on Liberty road. My thoughts and Prayers go out to the Families of Helen and Al.