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Helen R. Kopp, 98
August 09, 2018
Helen R. Kopp, 98, formerly of Millersville, Road, Lancaster, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Ephrata Manor. She was born in Lancaster to the late Christian K. and Irene Mae Derfler Kopp.
A 1938 graduate of Manheim High School, Helen completed Bible training at Eastern Bible Institute in 1947, nursing studies at Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing in 1951 and midwifery training at King’s College Hospital in London, England in 1952. Helen served a missionary appointment on the Gold Coast, Ghana, in West Africa from 1953 to 1967. She then worked as an RN at LGH from 1967 to 1984.
Helen was a longtime devoted member of Lancaster First Assembly of God. She enjoyed crafting homemade stationary and writing letters to encourage others as well as the missionaries of the church.
She enjoyed knitting, cross-stitch, early American hand-hooking, writing poetry and painting in watercolor. An avid bowler for 16 years, she was a member of the 600 Club. Helen also enjoyed photography, walking and enjoying our Father’s creation, and travelling to Williamsburg and other destinations.
The last of eleven children, Helen was preceded in death by her seven brothers and three sisters. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will take place 9:30 to 10 AM, followed by the funeral at 10 AM, on Friday August 17, 2018 at the Lancaster First Assembly of God, with Pastor Kris Newman officiating. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. Please omit flowers. Memorial Contributions may be made to Lancaster First Assembly of God Missions Fund, 1025 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603.
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August 13, 2018
Helen was a first cousin of my mother, Helen Wise Brown. My maternal grandmother, Amanda Kopp Wise Givler – Uncle Christ’s sister, was affectionately known as Aunt Amanda to many in the extended Kopp family. My mother corresponded with Helen while she was serving as a missionary nurse in Africa and sent packages of goods she knew were needed. When Helen Kopp returned home the last time, she gave to my mother a white ‘porky’ hat embroidered with the name Helen in red letters. Friends in Africa gave it to their missionary nurse who in turn gave it to my mother, Helen Brown. My last visit to Helen was a couple years ago when she was living at Evergreen on Lincoln Highway East. I was sharing family pictures with her, but her vision loss was too great for her to see them. I was the recipient of some of her lovely stationery with pictures she took on her walks to enjoy nature. She was truly a good woman serving our Lord abroad and at home. All or you have my sympathy. Sincerely, Bill and La Verne Brown Hyman.
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- Friday, August 17, 2018
- 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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- 1025 Columbia Ave.
- Lancaster, PA
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- Lancaster, PA
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