Helen Christ, 96, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 in Gainesville, FL
Helen was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, There she worked for Abraham and Straus in New York until she retired in 1985.
In 1985 she moved to Gainesville, FL to be closer to family. She attended St. Elizabeth Greek Orthodox Church.
Helen is survived by her sister-in-law, Dolores Christ, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
The family will receive friends at Forest Meadows Funeral Home on Thursday, April 24, 2014, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. with a Trisagion service being held at 6:30 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Greek Orthodox Church, 5129 N.W. 53rd Ave., Gainesville, FL.., Burial and Commital Service will follow at Forest Meadows Memorial Park, Central, 4100 N.W. 39th Ave. Gainesville.
In Lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 N.W. 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32609
Arrangement are under the care of FOREST MEADOWS FUNERAL HOMES AND CEMETERIES, 725 NW 23RD Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609. 352-378-2528. Please sign her guestbook at www.forestmeadowsfh.com
I am so sorry for your loss. May the “God of all comfort”(2 Corinthians 1:3,4)comfort you during the difficult days ahead.