Helen B. Teufel (Smart)
Helen Beatrice Teufel of Southampton Pa. was born into eternal life on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the age of 84 while surrounded by members of her loving family.
Helen was the beloved wife of 58 years to the late Frederick Charles Teufel and the devoted mother of the late Mark G. and his wife Renee, Gregory and his wife Barbara, Paul F. and his wife Diane, Frederick C. Jr. and his wife June and Helene B. She was the beloved daughter of the late Frederick and Helen (Russell) Smart. She is also survived by her brother Scott and the proud Grandmom of 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Helen was born on October 27, 1935 and raised her family in Northeast Philadelphia. She had a passion for nursing, completing the RN program at Misericordia College in Dallas, Pa. and spent a significant part of her working career holding various nursing positions at Holy Redeemer and Jeanes Hospitals culminating as the Director of Nursing for North American Baptist Home. After retiring Helen was active at Southampton Estates Retirement Community in Feasterville Pa.
Helen's dedication to her family, community and faith was truly an inspiration and a reminder of the strength and passion that resides in each of us. Her greatest joys came from spending time with her family and friends, gardening, crafting and traveling. Helen will be greatly missed and always in our hearts.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 611 Knowles Avenue, Southampton, Pa.
Family and friends are welcome to celebrate her life on Thursday evening January 30, 2020 from 6 to 8 PM. at Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, Inc. 800 Newtown Richboro Road, Richboro, Pa. or Friday from 10 AM to 10:45 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 611 Knowles Avenue, Southampton, Pa. where her Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM. Her interment will be in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, the family greatly requests memorial contributions in Helen's name be made to Eric Miller Memorial Charitable Fund, Chester County Community Foundation website, www.chescocf.org.
Evening Visitation
Thursday, January 30th, 2020
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMJoseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, Richboro
800 Newtown-Richboro Road
Richboro, PA 18954Morning Visitation
Friday, January 31st, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMOur Lady of Good Counsel Church
611 Knowles Avenue
Southampton, PA 18966Funeral Service
Friday, January 31st, 2020
11:00 AMOur Lady of Good Counsel Church
611 Knowles Avenue
Southampton, PA 18966Cemetery
Friday, January 31st, 2020
1:00 PMWashington Crossing National Cemetery
830 Highland Road
Newtown, PA 18940