Helen Julene Wagoner's Obituary
Helen Julene Wagoner
Helen Julene Wagoner of Deltona, FL was born on September 20, 1936 to the late John Edwin Utsler and Della Mae Utsler nee Boatner in Massillon, OH and passed away on August 15, 2014 in Acworth, GA at the age of 77 years.
Helen was married to Glenn on August 29, 1953 and enjoyed nearly 61 years together. The center of Helen’s life was occupied by her family, grandchildren and her Lord. She wrote and donated many inspirational songs for publication. Helen enjoyed playing piano, gardening, took great pride in her yard, loved cooking, picnics with her family and talking on the telephone to family and friends. She was also a member of the Deltona Alliance Church, Deltona, FL.
Helen was known for her spunky personality and winning smile. She never met a stranger and liked to make friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. Spontaneity was one of her strongest attributes.
In addition to her personal life she was known professionally for the cleaning service she had in both Florida and Georgia. Helen also owned a used furniture store in DeLand, FL.
In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by a two year-old son, Charles Wagoner. She also joins her brother, John Robert Utsler and her sisters, Marie Harmon and Mary Blom.
Helen is survived by her husband Glenn Wagoner of Deltona, FL. A son, Byron Wagoner of Alpharetta, GA, daughters, Joyce Munro of Jacksonville, FL, Karen Myers and husband Dewey of Columbus, NC, Phyllis Adkins and husband Ted of Acworth, GA, Alison Larson of Ponte Vedra, FL, and Janet Pope and husband Scott of Deltona, FL. She also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2014 from the chapel of Heritage Funeral and Cremation Service, 620 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange, FL. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Heritage chapel. Entombment will immediately follow the funeral service in the Deltona Memorial Gardens, Deltona, FL.
All arrangements are under the care of Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service, Port Orange, FL.
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