Mrs. Helen M. Wilcox's Obituary
Helen M. Wilcox, 48, passed away Saturday evening, April 12, 2014 in Muskegon. She was born February 4, 1966 to John J. and Siena (Hart) Hintz in Flint, and attended the Flint Academy where she graduated with high honors in 1984. She moved to the Muskegon area 14 years ago. Helen worked for First American Financial Corporation in Grand Rapids, and previously for the City of Muskegon. She was devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. On August 22, 1997 she married James F. Wilcox, Sr., and he survives her along with 4 children, Christopher Robin Kelley, Michael Scott Kelley, James Franklyn Wilcox, Jr., Aeironna Wilcox; 2 step-children, Patrick (Cheryl) Kelley and Tracy (Stephanie) Kelley; 3 grandchildren, including the recent birth of Mark Joseph; her mother, Siena Hintz; her step-mother, Dixie Hintz; her mother-in-law, Donna Lee Wilcox; special friend, Suzanne Bowns; step-brothers and sisters, Tammy (Matt) Higgs, Robert (Carrie) Cripps, Caren (Tameceo)Weems, Alan (Hether) Cripps, Christy Heusted and Oscar; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, and baby sister Janeen Hintz in 1967. VISITATION for Helen will be from 5-9 PM Thursday, April 17, at
The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.,1547 W. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, 49441,
(231) 759-8565. The Celebration of Helen’s life will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, April 21, also at the funeral home. You may visit the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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