Helen Elizabeth Stockdale
Helen Elizabeth Stockdale, 93, of Washington, died Friday, December 15, 2017, in Donnell House, Washington, surrounded by family.
She was born August 23, 1924, in Greene County, a daughter of the late Charles and Abbie Anderson Meek.
Mrs. Stockdale was a 1943 graduate of Waynesburg High School and worked at J.C. Penney Co. for eight years.
She was a member of Abundant Life Baptist Church, South Strabane Township.
Mrs. Stockdale enjoyed camping, traveling, crossword puzzles, flea markets and spending time with family. She was a Steelers fan.
On December 14, 1945, she married Paul H. Stockdale, who died December 26, 2010.
Surviving are a son, Gary Stockdale of Charleroi; two daughters, Sue Scott of Washington and Patty (Al) Harmon of Washington, with whom she made her home; seven grandchildren, Garrett Stockdale, Russell (Collette) Stockdale, Matthew (Pam) Scott, Natalie (Jamie) Wooldridge, Amber (Joshua) Gardner, Brittany (Nate) Reichenbach and Courtney Lilly; 25 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
She also leaves behind her caregiver, Julie St. Vincent, and her best friend since childhood, Betty Brownlee.
Deceased are a brother, Arthur Meek, and a daughter-in-law, Carole Stockdale.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 19, with Pastor George Garancosky officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Washington City Mission, 84 West Wheeling Street, Washington, PA 15301.
Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.