Helen Theokary, 63, of Philadelphia, passed away December 16, 2020.
Helen is survived by sister Andonetta Theokary Also, survived by nieces Sophia and Athena Morales, Jennifer, Vanessa, Christina Theokary, nephews Andrew Morales and Anthony Theokary
She was predeceased by her father Athanas and mother Sofia and all four brothers Raphael, Nikolas, Milaq, and Vani Theokary
Helen was the first born and smiled often as a child. She grew up in a family with four brothers and one sister. She faced many challenges for attention and affection growing up in a big family. Helen and her siblings were all first generation Americans.
Helen graduated at South Philadelphia High School and later enrolled in a trade college to be a Geriatric Nurse Assistant. She was very successful in her early endeavors and had joy in her life knowing that she could be of service to others.
During her later years she became the caretaker of her late brother Milaq "Michael" and took on a heavy task. She faced so many of her loved ones passing and even 50 days ago before her passing she honored her late brother Raphael at our family church St. John Chrysostom Albanian Orthodox Church where she was a member and attended every Sunday until she was not able to continue her attendance due to the pandemic.
She had many challenges in her life but the one thing she held on to was her gift of caretaking and she did it with what ever tools were available to her. She loved her parents, siblings, nieces, and nephews more then any one will ever know. May Her Memory Be Eternal
Family and Friends are invited to Helen's viewing on Wednesday December 23, 2020 at Fertig Funeral Home, 63 N. Main St. Mullica Hill, New Jersey 08062. The viewing will begin at 10:00 AM with services at 11:00AM. We will then process to Lake Park Cemetery, Swedesboro, New Jersey, 701 Park Ave., Swedesboro, New Jersey 08085.