Helen L. Bechtol's Obituary
Helen L. Bechtol
Lakeland – Helen L. Bechtol, 86, passed away Oct. 4, 2014 from heart failure.
Mrs. Bechtol was born in Pounding Mill, VA on Nov. 7, 1927. She moved away from home at an early age to pursue her career. She came to Lakeland where she was a member of First United Methodist Church. She loved the beach and was an avid walker, and could often be found walking Lake Hollingsworth. She loved her family and was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Mrs. Bechtol was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Bechtol. She is survived by her son, John (Dyan) Bechtol; daughters, Darlene Morse and Diana (Joseph) Mason; brother, Charles (Joanne) Richardson, Jr.; grandchildren, John, Chris, Laura, Jenifer (Scott) and April (Clint); great-grandchildren, John Jr., Autumn, Colby, Madilyn, Brooks and Katherine.
Visitation will be Tues. from 6-8 pm at Gentry Morrison Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Rd. Lakeland. Funeral services will be conducted Wed. at 10 am at the funeral chapel with interment to follow at Oak Hill Burial Park.
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