Helen Marie (Houck) French

Helen Marie French, 94, of Wellsboro, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017. She was the widow of Earl E. French, whom she shared over 62 years of marriage.   Helen was born April 11, 1923 in Hammondsport, NY, the daughter of the late, Andrew Doty and Alice Marie (Hamlin) Houck. 

Helen was a member of the Wheeler United Methodist Church, Wheeler, NY.  She had a strong work ethic as she worked alongside her husband at French’s Auto, their family owned business.  Helen was a true homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her little “kiddies”.

Known for her perseverance and positive outlook on life, even during the hardships, Helen’s motto was, “you do what you gotta do.”

Her funeral service will be held Monday, October 30, 2017, 10:30 AM at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd., 139 Main St., Wellsboro, PA 16901. Pastor Drew Simcox will be officiating. Helen’s committal service and burial will be held at 2:00 PM, following services.  She will be laid to rest alongside her husband at the Bath National Cemetery in Bath, NY.

Local arrangements are entrusted to Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro, PA.

To share your fondest memories of Helen and sign her guestbook, visit www.tusseymosher.com.

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