WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Helena Wright Phillips, also affectionately known as Mimi, formerly of Lynn, died on Monday, May 23, 2016 at her home in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Born in Ipswich on Nov. 11, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Inez E. (Lord) Wright. Except for a late move to Florida, she spent her life in Lynn, graduating from the Lynn Classical High School in 1929. She was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Radcliffe College and taught school for 40 years at the Tower School in Marblehead.
She was an active member of Central Congregational Church, Lynn, for many years, serving on numerous committees. She was honored to be named Deaconess Emerita.
She leaves a daughter, Joanna Hollis of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a son, Charles W. Phillips of Bethlehem, N.H.; sisters, Barbara Helinski of Lynn and Norma Fowle of Wheaton, Md.; four granddaughters, and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters.
Service information: A memorial service will be held in Lynn at a later date