Helen P Waldron, known as " Nana, " agr 88, passed away Monday morning, September 14, 2009, Northeast Florida Community Hospice of Jacksonville, following a short illness. Born in Jacksonville, Florida on March 29, 1921, The daughter of Bessie May and Herbert Poindexter. She was a graduate of Andrew High School, class of 1940. After thr death of her brother H. J. Poindexter ( Seaman 15t Class ) on the USS Oaklahoma at Pearl Habor in 1941, she jioned the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps to fulfill her patriotic duty. She trained in Des Moines Iowa. Was a LT. in the Civil Air Patrol, Jacksonville Diviion. She also served as Secretary of Young Democrat Club of Jacksonville. She then pursued a career as the Legal Secretary for the Prosecutors Office of the State of Florida.
She met and married" the love of her life " Willard H. Waldron, in 1952 and together they owned and operated the succesful Mand W Welding Works Co. of Tallyrand Avenue in 1962. She retrided to start her family. As a Mother she was totally devoted to her daughters hapiness and wellbeing. She was involved in all PT activities and school functions. A member for over 50 years of the Southside Chapter #28 Order of the Eastern Star. Her hbbies included ceramics, sewing, bridge clubs and her love for cooking was enjoyed by all friends and family.
She moved to Fernandina Beach, Florida in 1996. She loved attending family gatherings and parties at her daughter Lisa and son in law Jeffery's home. She could always draw a crowd with wonderful stories and memories of her journey through life. She was a great Christian ladt and faith in God alwats showed through in her life. May of this year she moved to Osorey Village Assisted Living, were she met new friends and made wonderful new memories.
The two bright star of her life were her grandsons,Matthew E. Williams currently attending University of North Florida, could always bring a smile to her face and brought her so much njoy. Cpl. Zachary A. Williams, currently deployedWith the US Marine Corps brought her great pride with his choice of serving in our armed forces. Her love and devotito her grandsonsis a testamentto the wonderful young men they have become.
She will be geatly missed by her friends, butwe will rejoice in having known such fine lady. She is preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Willard H. Waldron. Her sister Lylian Maloney an d brother H. J. Piondexter. She leaves behind her daughter Mrs. Lisa ( Jeffery L. ) Williams of Fernandina Beach.
Grandsons, Matthew E. Williams and Zachary A. Williams of Fernandina Beach. Nephew Dr. Joseph ( Susan ) Allen of Escondido Calif.
Funeral Services will be at a later date from the Burgess Chapel of Oxley Heard Funeral Home. Mrs Waldron will laid to rest beside her husband in Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Floria.
In lieu of followers, memorial contributions may be made to Northeast Florida Community Hospice. Please share her life story at www. Oxleyheard .com
Oxley Heard Funeral Directions, Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach , Yulee, Florida. Please sign the guestbook@ Jacksonville. com Taken from Jacksonville Times Union.
( Obituary ) September 18, 2009.