Helen Elizabeth Colbert

Helen Elizabeth Colbert, age 90, went home to be with her Lord on December 12, 2020 surrounded by family at her home in Ocklawaha, Florida. Helen was born on November 8, 1930 in Pensacola, Florida to parents Inez Simmons and Wayne Ward. In 1946 she met a gentleman named Jack Colbert. Something special happened and the two fell in love and went on to be married on December 18, 1947 at the young ages of 17 and 18 in Andalusia, Alabama. Jack was a Flight Engineer in the United States Air Force, which made Helen a "Military Wife". Jack and Helen went on to have seven children: Jackie, Elaine, Linda Diane, Sheila, Danny, Patricia, and Jack in four different states. Their children were born in Florida, Georgia, Washington State, and Illinois. She pretty much raised their kids on her own, while Jack was away serving his country. Throughout her life she had many different jobs, each depending on where her and her family were living at the time. Helen was a waitress, she worked for the Salvation Army, and she worked and retired as a cashier at the Contemporary Hotel at Disney after being there for approximately 15 years. Jack and Helen were former Alabama residents, residing in Walnut Hill. As they were approaching their Golden Years, they decided to move to Ocklawaha, Florida to be closer to their children. Helen lived a life that exemplified her name and in doing so left a legacy for all that knew and loved her. The doors to her home and her heart were always open. She will be remembered for her unconditional love, her gentle spirit, her forgiving nature, her inner strength, and her unwavering faith. Helen absolutely loved teaching Sunday School and sharing God's word. Those that knew her the best will tell you that some of her hobbies included baking, growing a vegetable garden, and traveling. She traveled the East Coast, the West Coast, Japan, Europe, and she even did a cross country trip twice. Helen was preceded in death and will be greeted at Heaven's Gates by her parents Wayne and Inez; the love of her life for 69 years, her husband Jack; as well as her daughters Jackie and Linda Diane. Helen will continue to live on in the hearts and forever be remembered by her Children, Elaine (Terry), Sheila (Tommy), Danny (Mary), Patricia, and Jack (Noreen). 20 Grandchildren, 20 Great-Grandchildren, 7 Great-Great Grandchildren, as well as a host of great friends and extended family. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to all that have given them support during this hard time and would appreciate all prayers of comfort.

Helen Elizabeth Colbert

November 8, 1930 - December 12, 2020