Helen Marie Besant
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Helen Marie Besant entered eternal life June 2, 2019. She was born June 4, 1920 to Evelyn (Vick) and Thomas Simons in Ishpeming, MI. She married Floyd Besant January 27, 1943. She was a devoted wife and mother and a friend to all who knew her. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers and sister. Survivors include son, Jack (Kathy) Wonewoc, WI and daughter, Gail Blythe (Jack) Grand Prairie, TX; 6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, 3 nieces and 6 nephews. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 2:30 PM at Wonewoc United Methodist Church. A Celebration of Life service will immediately follow the visitation at 4:00 PM. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to Wonewoc United Methodist Church or the Hillsboro Loan Closet (St. Joseph's Hospital).