Helen E. Otto Wheeler
Helen Otto Wheeler, 89, of Lowell, passed away at 5:35 pm on Monday, October 11, 2010, at Rocksprings Rehabilitation Center in Pomeroy, Ohio.
She was born on July 10, 1921, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of John N. and Pearl Fordyce Otto. Helen attended Wheeling Area Schools and retired from Washington County Jobs and Family Services. She was a charter member of the Celebration Center of Marietta, sang in the choir and operated the church bookstore. She was an animal lover and cherished her dog “Lambie.” She had rescued numerous cats and kittens throughout her life.
She is survived by her sister. Dorothy Kenney, of Middleport, OH and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Elmer Wheeler, brother Keith Otto, and sister Virginia Dowling.
Friends may call at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home on Thursday from 10:00 until 12:00. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon by Pastor Gordie Deer and burial will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Woodsfield, OH.