Helen H. (Hitchcock) Wappes

Helen H. Wappes age 85 of Auburn, IN peacefully passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at Parkview Randallia Hospital – Ft. Wayne, IN. Helen was born June 3, 1938 in Atlanta, GA.  Helen married George R. Wappes on May 2, 1964 in Pine Mountain, GA.
 

Helen graduated from Fairbanks High School - Fairbanks, AK in 1956.  Associate in Arts at Los Angeles City College - Los Angeles CA in 1974.  Bachelor of Science in Education at Indiana University - Ft Wayne, IN in 1982.  Masters of Science Education at Indiana University - Ft Wayne, IN in 1989.

In 1958, Helen was a Flight Attendant with Delta Airlines for 6 years, based out of Atlanta, GA. Helen was a school teacher at Garrett Keyser Butler Schools for 18 ½ years, retiring in 2001. Additionally, Helen served her community with AmeriCorps for 4 years.
 

Helen was a member of the Auburn United Methodist Church, Tri Kappa Sorority, Red Hat Society, YMCA and Heimach Center.  Helen enjoyed many activities including:  gardening, running, cross country skiing, canoeing, playing bridge, cycling and tennis. Also she was an avid reader, admirer of the arts and world traveler.
 

Helen is survived by her lovely daughter: Molly (Steve) Krasoff, Austin, TX; 3 grandchildren: Sophia Krasoff, Amanda Krasoff and Myles Krasoff, all of Austin, TX; 
 

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, George Riley Wappes, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, who passed away on September 7, 2023.
 

A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Cedar Creek Cemetery – Auburn, IN with Pastor Chris Nelson officiating.  

Memorials are to the JAM Center – Garrett, IN

www.myjamcenter.org

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Thomas Funeral Home – Garrett, IN is entrusted with the arrangements

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