Helen Wright Dennard

Gordon, GA- Helen Wright Dennard, Age 95, of Gordon, Georgia, died October 23, 2014, at her son's home in Rome, Georgia. A memorial service, officiated by Reverend Doug Mays will be held Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., at the Gordon United Methodist Church in Gordon, Georgia. Visitation will follow the service in the fellowship hall. Born October 10, 1919, in Rupert, Taylor County, Georgia, near Butler, she was the oldest of five children raised by loving parents, Susie Elizabeth Cooper and Charlie Thornton Wright. Two brothers, Charles Wright of Butler and Elmo Wright of Perry, preceded her in death. Her sister, Mary Anthony of Butler and her brother, Elton Wright of Social Circle, survive her. Helen Dennard married Elmer A. Dennard in 1939, and while she continued to teach school, they operated the Gulf Oil business from Gordon, Wilkinson County, Georgia until his death in 1988. Mrs. Dennard is survived by her daughter, Sarah Helen Dennard of Gordon and by her son, Anthony Wright Dennard, and his wife, Vivian and their children, Jennifer and Chris Laio (Christopher/ Marin) of Cleveland, Ohio; Kim and Walter Arnall (Wright/ Lilly) of Newnan, Georgia; Kimberly and Adrian Winget (Walter) of Newport News, Virginia; and Lisa and Alex Smith (Alex IV/Parker) of Cincinnati, Ohio. Other than passionately raising her children, she lived her life with a love and devotion to teaching. Starting in her teens she began teaching and, after marriage, while continuing to work in the Gulf Oil business, she earned degrees from Georgia College and the University of Georgia. She taught school in Sparta, Milledgeville, Gordon, and at Georgia Military College. During WWII, while her husband served in the U. S. Army, she taught in Arizona. Returning to Georgia, she continued to teach, ending her career in Baldwin County where she retired as a teacher/reading specialist. Helen Dennard was a member of the Gordon United Methodist Church and a devoted member of the Disciples Sunday school class. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in the name of Helen Wright Dennard may be sent to the Gordon United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 363 Gordon, Georgia, 31031. Point of contact is Pastor Doug Mays, 478-397-8761. The Daniel's Funeral Home in Rome, GA, makes the announcement for the family.

Helen Wright Dennard

October 10, 1919 - October 23, 2014