Helen V. (Jenkins) Elwell's Obituary
Helen V. Jenkins Elwell, 86, of Morgantown, KY, passed away Thursday, 21, 2016. She was born February 12, 1929 in Lacoochee, FL and resided in Fort Myers. She retired to Bushnell, FL with her husband Ben Elwell, Jr. who preceded her in death in 1999. After their retirement, she and Ben enjoyed clogging and traveling. Mrs. Elwell leaves to cherish her memory her children: Ron Elwell (wife, Jayne) and Teresa Ford (husband, Robert); 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 1 great, great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday, January 29, 2016 in the chapel of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with burial to follow in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends will be received from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. A Reception in honor of Helen will be held following these ceremonies at Slater Bible Chapel, 18130 Matt Road, North Fort Myers, Florida 33917, (239) 731-0990.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice of Southern Kentucky, Inc., 5872 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555. Online condolences may be offered at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com
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