Helen Marie Rickard
January 29, 1925 - June 30, 2020
Helen Marie Rickard, 95.5 years young, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Helen was born in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania to William and Gertrude Elder on January 29, 1925. Helen was an educator and taught school in Tavares for 30 years. She was also a longtime member of First Baptist Church Tavares where she was instrumental in starting a quilting ministry as well as teaching Sunday School. She also participated in WMU. Through the years she was a member of the Tavares Women's Club and the Palm Garden Club Helen is survived by her daughter, Kim Smith and her husband Paul of Tavares, Florida and son Gary and his wife Cheryl also of Tavares. Helen is also survived by her sister Ruth McCafferty of Rimersburg, Pennsylvania, sister-in-law Arlene Elder of Big Bear, California and seven grandchildren; Christopher, Benjamin, Stephanie, Gary, Jr., Ezra, William and Katherine and eight great grandchildren; Aaron, Austin, Logan, Jordan, Audrina, Addisyn, Ankor and Stella. A celebration of life service is scheduled for Monday, July 6th at 3:00 PM at First Baptist Church Tavares, 134 N. Joanna Ave., Tavares, Florida 32778. Social distancing and masks are encouraged. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Helen's memory to First Baptist Church Tavares.
Helen Marie Rickard, 95.5 years young, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Helen was born in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania to William and Gertrude Elder on January 29, 1925. Helen was an educator and taught school in Tavares... View Obituary & Service Information