Helen Spatz Bodnar

Helen Spatz Bodnar, 94, formerly of 1227 Norman Dr., Eden, NC, passed away Thursday October 27, at the Eden Brian Center. There will be a memorial service held by Fair Funeral Home Saturday November 5, 2011, 11 a.m. at Hampton Heights Baptist Church in Eden, NC. Helen was born March 12, 1917 to the late Howard Daniel and Ida May Anthony Spatz in Straustown, PA. She worked for years in textiles as a sewing machine operator, and was a member of Hampton Heights Baptist Church for over 20 years. She was well known for her knitting, crocheting and embroidering which she shared with all of her family and friends. Helen was a life long care giver and was known in her church for her hugs. She had a great love for her cats. Surviving are her sister; June Wenrich of Charlotte, NC, her adopted grandson Thomas Simmons also of Charlotte, NC, numerous nieces and nephews, her special friend Shirley Gray of Eden, and a very large church family. The visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Hampton Heights Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made to www.fairfuneralhome.com