Helen Corey-Fort

Helen Patricia Corey-Fort, 86, of Winona, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Saturday, November 5, 2016 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare. She was born to Leonard and Louisa (Nutzman) Betts on October 31, 1930 in Winona. On December 18, 1948, she married John Corey. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1992. She married Lamar Fort on June 25, 1994 in Liberty, MO, he also preceded her in death on April 13, 1996. Helen was a wonderful cook and enjoyed gardening, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and worked at the hospital in housekeeping for many years. Helen is survived by her children, Bruce, Ron (Geri), Jim, Cindy Nascak, and Wendy (Chase) Hoffmann; step-children, Lori, Gayle, and Larry; grandchildren, Brian, Isaac (Melanie), Ian (Mindy), Sarah (Joe) Davis, Lisa, Jeremy (Jen), Eric (Ranee), Dustin, Nikki, Alyssa, Stephanie, Haley, and Logan; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Victoria, Olivia, Evan, Trenton, McKayla, Caleb, Mason, Audrey, Chris, Miyana, Austin, Autumn, Audrey, and Chase; great-great-grandchildren, Ava, Alexia, and Maxton. She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands, 2 sons, John and Mike; and her sister, Marian Bosteter. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center with Reverend William Flesch officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society or the American Cancer Society. Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, is assisting the family.