Obituary of Helen M. Harkins

Helen M. Harkins, age 59, of Wilmington, DE, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at her home. Helen was born in Chester, PA, but spent most of her adult life in Wilmington, DE. Before Helen was happily retired from her working life, Helen worked at Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children as a Medical Assistant. Helen found tranquility in the beauty of nature, where she would escape to admire the moon, or bask in the sun in her garden. She loved the beach, and had a vibrant heart for adventures. Helen is preceded in death by her parents Jaruslaw and Maria (Bonarenko) Tarnawsky. Helen will be missed dearly by her best friend and daughter Kelly Harkins, adopted daughter and dear friend Jacqueline "Jackie" Bingnear, two sisters Olga Rolph and Natalie Pearson, and many nieces and nephews. Helen's funeral services will remain private. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Helen's memory can be mailed to the Nemours Fund for Children's Health, Shands House, 1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803 or through the website at www.givenow.nemours.org.