Helen Marie Wagner (Garvin), 82, passed away in Rocky Mount, NC, on Dec 7, 2023, after a short battle with heart disease and cancer.
She was born in Webster County, WV, on March 13, 1941, daughter of the late Henry Garvin and late Vada Clutter Garvin.
Helen was a 1959 graduate of Webster Springs High School. She married her late husband, Karl "Dan" Wagner, in 1964 in Parkersburg, WV, and he preceeded her in death in 2019. After his death, she relocated from Little Hocking, OH, to Clayton, NC, to be closer to family.
She is survived by her son Craig Wagner of Tucson, AZ; daughters Karla Reynolds of Rocky Mount, NC and Susan (Chris) Caputo of Clayton, NC, six grandkids, Jordan Reynolds of Oklahoma, Corey Reynolds of Germany, Noah Reynolds of South Carolina, Lauren Harris of North Carolina, Madyson Wagner and Taylor Wagner both of Arizona, and two step-grandkids, Ricky Reynolds and Michael Reynolds. She is survived by one sister, Beulah (Ken) Heater of Buckhannon, WV, and two brothers, Carmel "Eddie" (Bonnie) Garvin and Cam (Betty Jo) Garvin all of Parkersburg, WV. She is also survived by two bonus family members, Emily Null of St Marys, WV, and Maggie Starkey of Little Hocking, OH.
In addition to her parents, and husband, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Waneta Bee and Mildred Garvin, Waneta's husband Albert Bee and one brother, Lonnie Garvin.
At Helen's request there will be no services. As she requested, she is to be cremated and her ashes buried with her late husband in Rockland Cemetery in Belpre, Ohio
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolence. Death and grief are so hard especially the first year but our Great God of comfort (2Cor 1:3) has sent his son to show us He will remember our loved ones, just like when Christ remembered Lazarus and resurrected him back to life on earth. (John 11) Christ assured us of this promise at John 5:28,29! May these passages help you to endure with hope! With my deepest sympathy.
Karla, I am sorry to learn about the passing of your mother. I remember your twins sharing sweet stories about their Grandmother Helen with me. They said my house smelled good like hers. I took that as a real compliment! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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