Franklin Earl Helsel, 64, and Ginger Helsel, 69 of Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia died just 5 days apart April 1 and April 6, 2021. Frank loved Elvis and the finer things of life; Ginger loved the Wizard of Oz, cookie Jars, teddy bears and decorating her home to the extreme. They both adored their granddaughter “Nae-Nae”.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Joanne Helsel; siblings, Dave C. Helsel, and Betty Gene Helsel. Ginger was preceded in death by her parents, William Albert and Clara Alice Smiley and a brother, William Smiley.
Survivors include a daughter, Cindi Coffman; granddaughter, Danelya “Nae-Nae” Fortson; frank’s siblings, Randy Sciarrillo, Jean Helsel Britton, Mary (Donald) Fochler, and Paul (Barb- deceased)Helsel; Ginger’s siblings, John Smiley, Sue Smiley, and Mary Hoffer; several nieces, nephew, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
Graveside services will be 1:00 Friday, April 9 at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
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