Helen Marie Courtright

Helen Marie Courtright, age 99, of Myrtle Beach, SC formerly of Calabash, NC and Binghamton, NY passed away at her home on July 2, 2021. She was born in Binghamton, NY on March 8, 1922. She grew up in Little Meadows, PA and graduated from Rome Area High School, Rome, PA. On June 20, 1943, she married Robert Courtright. Helen and Bob were instrumental in establishing the Triple Cities CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship). Helen spent many years as a cafeteria worker in the Susquehanna Valley School District at Park Terrace Elementary School and as a Cafeteria Manager at Brookside Elementary.

In 1990, Helen and Bob moved to Calabash, NC where they were active members at Ocean View Baptist Church, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. After Bob's passing in 2004, Helen moved to Myrtle Beach where she shared a home with her granddaughter Debbie Stackhouse & family. Special thanks go to Debbie, Kolyn & Nik for their care and companionship for grandma, especially in the last few years. Helen was currently a member of Grand Strand Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach, SC. 

Helen was predeceased by her husband, Robert Courtright, daughter Marsha Fuller, grandson Matthew Fuller and son in law John Stackhouse.

Helen is survived by her daughter Erma Stackhouse and family; Patrick & Jennifer Stackhouse, Evan, Daniel & Timothy Stackhouse; Debbie Stackhouse, Pvt Kolyn Stackhouse & Nikolas Stackhouse; Kim Wilson, Emma Wilson & Jocelyn Wilson.

Helen is also survived by CPT (Ret) Merwin & Kristin Fuller; David & Shonda Fuller, Stone (Troupe), Shon (Larsen), Dante, Brady, Jasmine, Brenden (Larsen); Jessamyn Fuller, Niko, Hayden, Marshall, Madison (Drake), Livinia (Drake); CH (MAJ) Timothy & MSgt Jami Miller, Esther, Savannah; Linnea (nee Miller) & CH (LT) Jonathan Ransom, Emma, Jonathan, Owen; CPT Andrew & Kristen Miller, Grace, Faith, Zachary and Great great grandchildren; Cassidy Marie Lynott, Remington Cole Fuller.

Helen is also survived by her honorary daughter Linda (Doug) Thorne as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Helen's name to either The Gideon's International, PO Box 1091, Binghamton, NY 13902-1091 or to CEF of the Grand Strand, PO Box 2973, Conway, SC 29528. 

Special thanks to Helen's caregivers: Cheryl, Emily, Amy & Kat. You were a tremendous help to our family.

A committal service will be held on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Florence National Cemetery. 

Mrs. Courtright is entrusted to the care of Lewis Crematory and Funeral Services, Myrtle Beach, SC.

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