Marjorie Mae "Marj" Helt, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at Savannah Heights, Mt. Pleasant. She was born Dec. 22, 1953, in Burlington to George and Fern Oetken Helt. She attended school in New London for one year and at a special education program at Hillsboro, before later attending Hope Haven in Burlington.
She lived with her parents in New London until 1986 when she moved to Hope Haven where she also worked. In 1994 she moved to Mt. Pleasant and worked at Hon Industries and later at Heatilator. She was a resident of New London Specialty Care and the last four years at Savannah Heights.
She was a member of the New London United Methodist Church. She traveled extensively to Europe, Canada, and most of the fifty states. She enjoyed swimming, games, puzzles, and traveling.
Marj is survived by her brother Kenneth (Barbara) Helt of New London and niece Laura Helt of Chandler, Ariz. Her parents preceded her in death.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 14, 2023, at Elliott Chapel, New London, with Rev. John Helt and Pastor Kathleen Moore officiating. Burial will be held at Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. with the family greeting friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials in her honor may be directed to Hope Haven, New London United Methodist Church, and EveryStep Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.