Helen L. Willis

COLUMBIANA - Helen L. Willis, 82, of 1229 Columbiana-Lisbon Road, Lot 88, Columbiana, died at 10:55 a.m. Friday at her residence.

Mrs. Willis was born on Feb. 15, 1927, in Akron, the daughter of Merl and Freida Emig Berryman.

She had worked as a bookkeeper at Citizens Bank of Columbiana, the former Columbiana Motor Company of Columbiana and she retired from Dickey Electric Supply of North Lima. She was a member of the Grace Church of Columbiana where she served as past board member of Christian Education.

Mrs. Willis was preceded in death on Feb. 10, 1993, by her first husband, Andrew J. Cartwright. She was also preceded in death on March 30, 2008, by her husband Bill L. Willis, whom she married Aug. 3, 1991. Survivors include a daughter, Deborah (Ronald) Russell of Columbiana; a son, Randall (Christine) Cartwright of Clarion, Pa.; a stepdaughter, Susan Jackson of Homeworth; a stepson, Dr. John (Laurann) Willis of Plain City; a brother, Richard (Jo) Berryman of Columbiana; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

There will be no services or calling hours. Seederly-Mong and Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana handled the arrangements.

Friends may visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to view this obituary, sign the guest register or send private condolences.

10/25/09