Helen E. Terwilliger Troupsburg Helen E. Terwilliger, 95, formerly of Angelica, passed away Monday (February 17, 2014) at her daughter and son in law’s home in Troupsburg. Born in Little Genesee, NY, May 21, 1918, the daughter of Deyrl and Jennie (Watson) Hanks she graduated from the former Wilsonian School “Class of 1937.” She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Angelica. Helen had worked for Allegany County Infirmary, Harris Grocery in Angelica, and also helped take care of the elderly in there homes. She also enjoyed reading, gardening, and flowers. Helen was a loving mother and grandmother, who also took in several foster children over the years. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Merle Terwilliger in 2004, whom she married on April 1, 1944, her sister Clara Steinberg, 4 brothers Clayton, Lawrence, Carl and Leon Hanks. She is survived by her daughter Carol (Carlton) Schenck of Troupsburg, 2 sons David Terwilliger of Alfred Station, Russell (Margaret) Terwilliger of Sayre, PA a granddaughter Emily (Daniel) Knox of Sayre, PA 6 step grandchildren Bonita (Daniel) McClure of Cohocton, Carla (Christopher) Chambers of GA, Jana White of Jasper, Amanda (Robert) Baker of Dundee, Kamala (Sean) Keck of Beaver Dams, Ezra (Tiffani) Schenck of Cameron, 4 foster daughters Belinda, Kelly, Pamm and Denise Baker, 2 great grandchildren, 12 step great grandchildren, 12 nieces and nephews , many great and great great nieces and nephews, and a loving and faithful caregiver Judy Waters. The family will be present 3-4pm Saturday, February 22, 2014, at the First Baptist Church of Angelica (on the Park Circle), where funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, with the Rev. David Ford officiating. Burial will be in Until the Day Dawn Cemetery in Angelica. To send a remembrance or light a candle visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com Friends may make memorial contributions to: First Baptist Church in Angelica, or Care First Hospice in Steuben County.
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Helen Terwilliger
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