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Anna Etzel Helton
© Trout Funeral Home
01-2009
Submitted by: Jo Aguirre

© Grace Memorial Chapel

Anna Etzel Helton, 78, long-time resident of Ponca City, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2009 in Denver, Colorado, with her family by her side. Ann was born in Bamburg, Germany, on December 16, 1930 to Barbara and George Etzel. She married James A. "Jim" Helton on November 16, 1947 and shortly after Jim's tour of duty moved to Ponca City, Oklahoma. Ann suffered a life-changing stroke in the autumn of 2002 and moved to Austin, Texas, where her daughter Barbie and family cared for her. While in Denver for the holidays, she experienced a debilitating stroke. Ann shared her life and blessed many with her animated storytelling, spirited nature and delicious cheesecakes. She was a loving wife as well as a selfless and incredible mother. Ann enjoyed cooking, sewing, crossword puzzles, pinochle and dominoes with friends. She was an avid reader, loved Oklahoma football and her many pets.

She is survived by three children, David Helton and wife Sue of Ponca City, OK; Barbie Moyer and husband Parke of Austin, TX; and Patti Helton of Denver, CO. Her grandchildren include Darbie Sixkiller and husband John of Oklahoma City, OK; Spencer and Blake Helton of Ponca City; and Madison and Camille Moyer of Austin, TX.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Darlene, her husband Jim, and her sister Emily.

Ann and her family are long time members of the First Lutheran Church, where she had been active in the Ladies Guild. The family would like to thank those who have kept us in your thoughts and prayers during Ann's recent hospice stay.

A graveside service in celebration of Ann's life will be held on Friday, January 9 at 10:00 a.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park with Pastor Tom Ramsey, minister of First Lutheran Church, officiating. Trout Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an animal shelter/rescue of your choice; or to First Lutheran Church & School,1101 North 4th Street, Ponca City, OK 74601.

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