Helen V. Garrett, 96, died Friday, May 7, 2010 in Norman, OK where she has lived the past ten years. A retired Foreign Service Officer, she grew up in Tulsa County, joined the State Department in 1941, serving in Washington, D.C. and overseas. She was a member of the U.S. Secretariat to the International Civil Aviation Conference in 1944; also of West Indian Economic Conference, St. Thomas, V.I., 1946. After her return to Tulsa, she was a volunteer at the Tulsa City-County Library. Survived by her sister: Frances McIntyre of Norman, OK. Preceded in death by her sisters: Lois Pittman of Temple, TX and Wilma Baker of Albuquerque, NM. Memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice. Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 11th at Park Grove Cemetery in Broken Arrow.
Aunt Helen was a extraordinary lady. She had a career of great significance and was always a caring and thoughtful person. She had close ties with her small family and she loved to share her experiences. We are sorry to miss the memorial service but Marty does not travel well and we are scheduled to attend my grandaughters graduation from Stephen F. Austin U. next Saturday. Love to all, Charles & Marty
Charles and Marty Thompson