Helen E. Nunn

October 28, 1925 - August 14, 2018

Helen E. Nunn, age 92, of Croswell, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 14, 2018 at Marwood Manor Nursing Home, Port Huron. She was born October 28, 1925 in Croswell, daughter of the late George & Olive (Sanderson) Brown. She and Harold J. Nunn, Jr. were married June 7, 1947 at the Croswell United Methodist Church and were blessed with 64 years of marriage. During that time, they enjoyed many bus trips through the United States throughout their retirement years and volunteering throughout the Croswell community. He preceded her in death on August 21, 2011. Helen graduated from Croswell High School in 1944 and then went on to County Normal to pursue a degree in teaching. After one year, she was hired to teach in a one room school house. Helen then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University. She was a dedicated teacher to the Croswell-Lexington Community for 32 years and was named Croswell-Lexington Teacher of the Year in 1980. Helen gained many friends throughout her teaching career and enjoyed gatherings with them after retirement. Helen was an active and faithful member of the Croswell United Methodist Church her entire life. She enjoyed playing in the bell choir, hosting Circle 5 in her home and serving on various church committees. In her spare time, Helen enjoyed canning, baking, gardening, sewing and quilting. She was best known for all the beautiful quilts she designed over the years. Helen was a remarkable and much-loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her three sons, Kenneth (Linda) of Hemlock, Kim (Cindy) of Croswell, and Kurt (Peggy) of North Street; a sister Mildred Cutler Clark of Port Sanilac; 6 grandchildren, Andrea (Wally) Mencavage, Katie (Steve) Emert, Kristy (Scott) Hutchinson, John Nunn, Brandon (Kristina) Nunn, and Sarah Nunn; 7 great grandchildren, Clare, Reese, Ryan, Davis, Haydn, Blake and Kathleen; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Margaret Brown, Beatrice Collins, Edward Brown, Charles Brown, Arthur Brown, Olive “Mick” Adams, and Jean McDowell. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Saturday at the Croswell United Methodist Church. Pastor Nick Genoff will officiate. Burial will be in the Croswell Cemetery. Visitation will be 3 – 8 PM Friday in the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Croswell, and 10 – 11 AM at the Church on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be given to the Croswell United Methodist Church.