Annmarie Wiggins Helmick, 62, of Huntsville, passed away at Huntsville Hospital on Tuesday May 16, 2017 after a long battle with cancer.
Ann was born March 31, 1955 in Birmingham, AL to Joel Roy Wiggins and Barbara Ann Reese Wiggins. She loved reading and spending time at the beach. She worked on government contracts at Kwajalen from 1977 to 1981 and at Marshall Space Flight Center from 1981 to 1993. She then worked for a local engineering firm until 2003.
She is survived by her husband of 26 years Richard Helmick, mother Barbara Wiggins Anderson, brothers Randy and Roy Lynn Wiggins, sister-in-law Shawna Wiggins, her son Jeremy Gibbs and spouse Stephanie, step-son Rick Helmick and spouse Amy plus 4 wonderful grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 19, from 9:30 am to 10:45 at the Valhalla Funeral Home. Visitation will be followed by a private family graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, Ann requested donations be made to Russell Hill Cancer Foundation, American Cancer Society or St Jude's children's hospital.
