Pamela M. Helvey

June 29, 1948 - May 18, 2017

Pamela M. Helvey, 68, passed away on May 18, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Toledo on June 29, 1948 to Melvin and Marie Poplawski. She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, class of 1966. It was there where she met her high school sweetheart Bob, and they were married on April 19, 1969. Pam went on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse working at various Toledo facilities. She enjoyed reading and traveling. She and her husband loved vacationing in Gulf Shores Alabama where they have been going for over 30 years and have made lifelong friends. Her greatest joy in life came from spending time with her family and will always be remembered as being a loving wife, mom, and grandma. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Bob Helvey; children, Ally (Mike) Briggs, Lisa (Jake) Albright, Chad (Lori) Helvey; grandchildren, Justin, Taylor, Cody, Dylan, Jenna, Payton, Connor, Skylar; siblings, Carol (Randy) Fahrer, Jan Bertz, Steve Poplawski, Paul Poplawski, Tim (Michelle) Poplawski and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law Larry. Her family wishes to extend special thanks to the nurses and staff at Promedica Hospice for the excellent care that she received. Friends are invited to visit on Monday May 22, 2017 from 2:00-8:00pm in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 W. Sylvania Ave. where a Scripture service will begin at 7:00pm. Visitation will also begin at 9:00am on Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Church where the Mass of the Resurrection will immediately follow at 10:00am. Rev. Joseph Cardone Officiating. Those wishing to make memorial donations in her memory are asked to consider the American Diabetes Foundation. To send her family online condolences, please visit www.ansberg-west.com.