Helen Lorraine Allensworth Burnett, of Gallipolis, died Sunday August 13, 2006 at her residence. Born January 31, 1926 in Cheshire, she was the daughter of the late F. Dale and Vida M. Rothgeb Allensworth.
She attended Cheshire schools and was Valedictorian of her graduating class in 1944. In February 1945 she joined the Cadet Nursing Corp. and received her nurses training at Holzer Hospital, graduating in 1948. she did not get to serve her country due to the war being over.
Helen was employed at Holzer Medical Center for approximately 25 years, where she held various positions, she retired in 1982.
On November 4, 1949 she married Claude B. Burnett at Greenup, Kentucky and to this union were born 4 children, Frederick F. (Barbara) Burnett, C. David Burnett, Barry W. Burnett, and Patricia Ann Baxter. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Tyler W., Christopher L., Sarah Nicole, Kyle David, Jared Dale Burnett, and Caroline Lorraine Baxter. 1 Great Grandchild, Cash Christopher Burnett, and 2 sisters, Dorothy M. Broyles and Roberta M. (Oliver) Kail, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded by 2 grandchildren, Frederick Colby Burnett and Allyson Leigh Burnett.
Helen attended the Fair Haven United Methodist Church in Kanauga, where she served as teacher of the Nursery and pre-school classes, church historian, chair of the outreach, bible school teacher, Fellowship organization secy./treas. And served on the planning committee.
She was a member of the Gallia County Historical Society, and First Families of Gallia County, Gallipolis OES #283, a member of the Nurses Health Study and Boston MA. and at Harvard for over 25 years.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Wednesday August 16, 2006 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Lamphier and Dewey Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Addison Reynolds Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5-9 PM.
Helens grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Fair Haven United Methodist Church Building Fund c/o Margaret Rollins 112 Burnett Ext. Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
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