Helen Borinski Brooks Taphorn
September 18, 1930 - April 19, 2018
Helen Borinski Brooks Taphorn, age 87, departed this life on Thursday, April 19 at 8:00 p.m. surrounded by her three children, Roxanne Brooks, Byron Brooks, Darrylin Miner and her nephew Robert Borinski and his wife, Cheryl Grieve. Helen was born in Port Richmond, Virginia to Walter and Mary Borinski. She was predeceased by her six brothers, Joseph (Joe), William (Bill), Theodore (Teed), Edmond (Ed), John, Jake and two sisters Virginia (Ginnie) Burnaman and Wanda Fudala Bamber. Helen started her medical carrier at Tidewater Memorial Hospital in Tappahannock, Virginia and continued as a surgical technician until she retired from St. Mary’s Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. She loved her work in the operating room, singing, playing the piano and gardening. Helen leaves behind many paintings for her children to cherish of landscapes and wildlife. She was a woman of great faith and loved religious music. She was always generous with what she had and believed in sharing with others. Helen raised her children to embody those same characteristics. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on May 8th in St. Theresa Cemetery, West Point, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America.
Helen Borinski Brooks Taphorn, age 87, departed this life on Thursday, April 19 at 8:00 p.m. surrounded by her three children, Roxanne Brooks, Byron Brooks, Darrylin Miner and her nephew Robert Borinski and his wife, Cheryl Grieve. Helen was... View Obituary & Service Information