BORN

1934

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Owen Funeral Home

12 Collins Drive

Cartersville, Georgia

Helen Oglesby Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 24, 2017.

Helen Oglesby, a long-time resident of Bartow County,
died peacefully Sunday the 23rd of April at her home on Lake Allatoona.
Born in 1934 in Cartersville, GA, Helen moved to Pennsylvania in 1953
to start a family. She returned to Cartersville in 1964.
Helen worked for the City of Cartersville for over 30 years and retired as City Clerk in 1997.
She lived out her retirement years on Lake Allatoona, but continued to enjoy attending
Church and Sunday School at the Tabernacle Church as long as she was able.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Mae Lanham and Walton Land - one brother Billy Land, and husbands Ray Ganssle, Dewey Wilson, and Ralph Oglesby.
Survivors include her children, Gwen (Brian) Easterday, Mona Quinn, Raymond Ganssle and Danny Wilson;
Step Children, Jimmy (Bridget) Wilson, Debbie (Larry) Allen, and Lewis(Dale) Oglesby;
nephew Randy (Amy) Land; niece Lori Land Wright; sisters-in-law Christine Wilson, Anna Merle Parham, Doris Todd.
Services for Mrs. Oglesby will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in the Owen Funeral Home Chapel at two o'clock in the afternoon. The service will be officiated by Dr. Don Hattaway. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens in Cartersville, GA. Serving as pall bearers will be: Jimmy Wilson, Walker Wilson and Randy Land.
The family will receive friends from five until nine o'clock in the evening Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Owen Funeral Home, Cartersville, GA.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Tabernacle Baptist Church of Cartersville.
Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to leave online condolences for the family.

The Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville GA, has charge of the arrangements.

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April 27, 2017

Erin

My sincere condolences on your tremendous loss. May you find peace in the bright hope for the future (Jeremiah 29:11)

April 27, 2017

Terry and Janet Black Underwood

We're so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of peace and comfort to your family.

April 26, 2017

Cheryl Tilley Berzanskis

Gwen and Ramona, I'm sorry your family is traveling this hard road. I remember your mother fondly.

April 26, 2017

Cheryl Touboulie

Sending prayers and hugs to Mona and her extended family on your loss of your Mother. My thoughts are with you today.

April 25, 2017

Betty Dean

Helen and Ralph were such sweet people. I got to know Helen when my husband, E.J. Dean, was on the City Council. He had so much respect for her and her sweetness was something that grew on me. All of the family is in my prayers.

April 25, 2017

Lola Powell

I loved your Mom. Deepest sympathy.

April 25, 2017

Our prayers are with you and your family Gwen. We are so sorry for your loss.

Bill and Nita Burns

April 25, 2017

Ruth Hufstetler

Thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will miss her very much.
Love, Ruth & Becky

April 25, 2017

Larry Johnson

Mona, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

April 25, 2017

Kim Kula

I know there are no words that can ease the pain of losing a parent. So sorry for the loss of your mother. All of you have my condolences.

April 25, 2017

Althea Spencer

Mona,

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

April 24, 2017

Helen was a dear friend of mine, we worked together for many years and attended church together.. she truly loved her family and friends.
Jerry milam

April 24, 2017

Jane Ronyack

Thinking of you all during this time. Aunt Helen Jo was always welcoming and kind to us when we were growing up. We loved visiting her at her home on our trip, and we know she will be missed. Prayers are sent your way. Take care, Jane and Bob

April 24, 2017

Arthur J. Acres

Condolences.

April 24, 2017

Kathryn Koning

So sorry for your loss. Wish we could be there with you. But our support and love are here when you need it. Love you, Kathy and Karl

April 24, 2017

Linda Kellogg

Please know that I am thinking of the family during the loss of your dear loved one.

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