Helen L. Nicholson, age 82, passed away January 8, 2014 in Spring, Texas. Everyone who knew her, loved her. Born in Mesick, Michigan, she was a long time member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, and retired from Southwestern Bell after 38 years of service. She was the founder of the Cadillac, Michigan School for the Handicapped. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Nicholson. Survived by daughters, Cynthia J. Aldridge, and Lauren L. Flory and husband David; grandchildren, Krystal Flory and Kameron Flory; sisters, Ruth Mae Turk of Michigan, and Joan Carolyn Brown and husband John of Texas; brother, William S. Lockwood and wife Lois of New Mexico; numerous nieces and nephews; aunts, Haley Jean Dewey, and Stella Williams; and several cousins. She will be dearly missed by her loving family, and many friends. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be 12:30 p.m., Monday, January 13, 2014 in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.