Elizabeth Helen "Helen" Lloyd Obituary (1924 - 2016)

Elizabeth "Helen" Lloyd, age 92, a resident of Greenwich, and formerly of Schuylerville and Dalton, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on April 30, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital. A native of Scranton, PA, Helen graduated as valedictorian of her high school class. Being needed at home to help support her family, Helen embarked on a career as a highly skilled seamstress, working for over 30 years at Linder Brothers in Scranton, manufacturers of the famous Shagmoor women's coats. Helen never married, and following her retirement and the death of her parents, she moved to Florida for several years, caring for her brother Ellis during his last illness. In 1980 she relocated to Schuylerville to be near her niece and nephews, and recently moved to Greenwich, residing with her niece. Helen was a beloved aunt to many family members in New York and Florida, a devoted caretaker, and a righteous Christian woman. Blessed with a keen intellect, she was an avid reader and follower of current events, and a sharp conversationalist. Besides her parents John and Lydia, she was predeceased by her brothers, Alfred Lloyd and Ellis Lloyd, and nephews, James Lloyd and Richard Lloyd. Survivors include her nieces, Susan (Bill) Reynolds of Greenwich, Peggy (Fred) Blank of Palm Harbor, FL, Pat (Bud) Oakley of Clearwater, FL; nephews, Alfred Lloyd of Greenwich, Jack Lloyd of Schuylerville, Robert Lloyd of Ballston Spa, Mark Lloyd of Argyle, and numerous great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Flynn Brothers Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville. A short funeral service will immediately follow. A graveside service will be held at 1pm Thursday, May 5, 2016 in the Shady Lane Cemetery, Chinchilla, PA. Memorial donations may be made to feedthechildren.org.