Helen Ann Horan

Helen Ann (Cox) Horan, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2023. Helen was born in Pottsville, PA to parents J Shelton Cox and Helen Ann Cox. She was a proud graduate of Pottsville High School Class of 1954 where she made lifelong friends and attended many class reunions. In 1957, she graduated from the Nursing School of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and served as an RN at the hospital until 1962. She married her high school sweetheart, Daniel J. Horan Jr. that same year, and spent 30 years as a loving Navy wife. Her husband’s career as a Navy pharmacist took them all around the country and on an international assignment to Rota, Spain. In their retirement years, they settled down in Lawrenceville, GA. The couple celebrated their 61st anniversary this February.

Helen was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian church where she served dutifully in many capacities. She enjoyed cross-country road trips in their RV, collecting stamps, puzzles, cheering on the Eagles, and hosting family dinners.

She was predeceased by her infant son Daniel J. Horan III and is survived by her husband Dan, brother Jay S. Cox (Nancy), children Patricia (Don) and Timothy (Brenda), grandchildren Anna (Gary), Dan, Helene and Declan, and many nieces and nephews. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, and grandmother. She will be deeply missed.

She was a loyal supporter to many charities. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. A memorial service will be held on April 1st at 2:00 pm at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Lilburn, GA. A graveside service and interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.