Judith A. Helsel

Judith A. Helsel age 87 of Sparta passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at Meadowlark Retirement Village. She was born February 7, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Royce and Esther (Bulliss) Wilson. She enjoyed being outside and working in her flower gardens. She was an avid Detroit Tiger fan. Judy loved the Lord and was a faithful worker at church. Surviving are her children, Joy (Mark) Hoskins, Jan (Charly) Bueche, Debby (Gil) Scheiern, Donna (Jeff) Thorne, Becky (Donnie) Higdon; many grandchildren; many great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard “Dick” Helsel; sister, Joyce Youngblood. The family would like to thank the staff at Meadowlark and Emmanuel Hospice for their care and also to the Maranatha Baptist Church family and special friends, Charlie Brown, Mel Snowden and Dr. Jay Dean. A graveside service will be held Sunday, April 21 at 2:00 pm at Algoma Township Cemetery. Pastor Scott Sloan officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Maranatha Baptist Church, Meadowlark Retirement Village or Emmanuel Hospice. Arrangements by K.E. Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.