Helen Kosonovich

Helen Kosonovich, 91 from Orient (Columbus) Ohio. 12/17/1927-02/01/2019. Helen was born to Nellie Oliver and Cleveland Boyd in Naples, Kentucky, Greenup County. She was preceded in death by her parents; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Anna and Emil Kosonovich; brothers-in-law, Mike (Annie), George, Nick (Bertha), and William; sister, Betty; brothers, Earl Eugene and Charles. Helen graduated from Wurtland High School in 1944. She eloped and married Mike on New Year's Eve 1949. She retired from General Motors Fisher Body Division after more than 30 years. Helen is survived by her husband, Mike of 69 years; son, Mike Jr. AKA Johnny (Linda); daughter, Rhea (George); granddaughters, Eden (fiancé David), Eve; and grandsons, Jason and Jeremy (Brittany); sister, Barbara Huneck (Richard); brother-In-law, Edmund (Sue) Lemoncelli; nephews Earl AKA Butch Sark (Sue) and Darryl Myers, niece Renee Lemoncelli and her daughter, Sarah; close cousins, Vicki Vanhorn and Imogene Williams (Charlie); close friend of over 70 years, Ella Brunty and Ella's daughter, Brenda (Tom), and finally Helen's beloved pet dog, Penny, as well as other friends and family. Helen's life was a testimony of her love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Helen enjoyed cooking southern meals such as friend chicken and fried potatoes, cabbage rolls, poppy seed cake, and daily supa or corba (Serbian soups) for her husband. She provided a warm welcoming home for family and her children's' friends. She served children in many capacities in and outside of her home. She enjoyed teaching Sunday school at Lincoln Baptist Church AKA The Church Next Door. Helen/ Nannan was instrumental in the lives of grandchildren often caring for them routinely and at a moment's notice. Nannan and Papaw attended all their events and milestones. Helen was known for her ornery and witty responses and passed along a few of her characteristic traits; humming and rubbing/tugging on earlobes. One of her special talents was yodeling and she provided a spontaneous concert recently while hospitalized to the amazement of the staff. Helen and Mike's home was filled with the sounds of Christian radio, and the sight of Christian books, booklets of "Our Daily Bread," her women's Bible study lessons scattered about along with the aroma of savory food to feed anyone. Helen enjoyed traveling and ventured out West numerous times camping with her husband and son, Johnny in deserts, canyons, mountains, and the rugged terrain of New Mexico , Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Helen also fulfilled dream vacations to Australia and New Zealand with her friend, Ella; Greece and Turkey with her husband; and Mexico with her daughter and granddaughters- all while in her 80s. Helen and Mike regularly exercised at Southwest YMCA swimming, using the treadmill, or participating in classes. They established some lasting friendships with a group of dear folks at the center. In lieu of flowers, consider Matthew 25: Ministries which helps the poorest of the poor and disaster victims throughout the United States and around the world with more than 99% of cash and in-kind donations going toward programs. Helen would probably end by saying, "read the Bible and discover the free gift of salvation, pray daily, spend time with your family, and always have fun." Friends and family may visit Wednesday February 6, 2019 from 4 pm - 8 pm at Newcomer Southwest Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City Ohio where a funeral service will take place Thursday February 7th at 1pm. Burial to follow at Concord Cemetery, Grove City Ohio.