Luella Mae (Snyder) Helsel, daughter of the late Luther and Virgie (Proctor) Snyder of Fife Lake, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Lake City. She was 75 years old.
Luella married Herbert Gene Helsel on December 24, 1952. Happily, together they owned and operated five Adult Foster Care Homes, a Christmas Tree farm, a logging business and many restaurants.
She also enjoyed casino trips, dancing, Bingo and card games. Luella loved and cared for anyone who came her way.
Luella is survived by her children, Herbert “Little Gene” Helsel (Marsie Belknap) of Lake City, Kathy (Mike) Wright of Lake City; grandchildren, Herbie (Courtney) Helsel, Heidi Helsel, Kahlee Belknap, Teresa (Aaron) Root, Lisa (Chad) Wilder, Kari Wright; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Leonard (Joan) Snyder; sister, Ellen Helsel and special friends, Tina (Helsel) Hanbury, Margaret Hejnal, Bev and Carol.
Luella was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herbert “Big Gene” Helsel; granddaughter, Marsha Helsel; and great-grandsons, Mason and Myles Helsel.