Helen Marie North Ganley

Helen Marie (North) Ganley passed away on June 10, 2019. Helen was born on May 10, 1933, and grew up in Binghamton, NY. She graduated from Boston College with a degree in nursing and loved taking care of others. She worked at several hospitals before retiring from Bedford Memorial Hospital in Bedford, VA. Helen was married to Regis Ganley for 31 years and had four children. She was a faithful member of St. Elias Catholic Church in Roanoke for many years. Helen is predeceased by her husband Regis, her parents, Joseph North and Helen (Crane) North, brothers Joseph North Jr., and George North, her sister Honora (North) Fairman, as well as her daughter Eileen Ganley. She is survived by her son Regis Ganley (Jolie) and daughters Bonnie Casey (John) and Maria Ballard. A memorial mass will be held at St. Elias Catholic Church in Roanoke, VA on Wednesday June 12, at 11 AM. Helen will be buried at a later date beside her husband Regis in Brevard County,  Florida. To send condolences online please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.