Helen Loucks, 95, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013 after a short illness. Helen was born to John and Rebecca Sullens on October 15, 1917 in Salem, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Loucks, daughter, Margaret McCall and grandchildren Michael and John McCall.
She is survived by her children Marian (Don) Courtney of Gainesville, David (Doris) and Charles (Linda) Loucks, both of Fort Myers. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Helen retired from the University of Florida after a long career and remained a faithful Gator fan throughout her life.
Viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 6 from noon to 1:00 p.m. at Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Forest Meadows Memorial Park East, 3700 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville.
Sincere sympathies to the Loucks family. Ms. Helen not only was blessed with a long life, but a fulfilling one as well. The Bible attributes her long years of life to “special mightiness.” (Psalm 90:10) May you find comfort in knowing that one day soon you can have the hope of seeing her again, alive on a Paradise earth. The Holy Scriptures promises that “all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” (John 5:28,29) We look forward to this hope being fulfilled soon.