Helen Mileshko 89, of Woodstock, GA passed away on August 9th, 2018.

Helen was born September 5th, 1928 to John & Helen Zihal of Brooklyn, New York.  She was raised with her sister Mary and brothers John & George in multi-tenant home which her parents owned and operated.  When Helen graduated she went off to art design school which led to a degree in clothing design and construction.

While attending a wedding of a friend she was introduced to her future husband Fred Mileshko and they married May 19th, 1951.  They moved to Parsippany, New Jersey where they raised their two sons.  She was a devoted mother and wife and did not work outside the home until her children were older.  She then took a position in the alterations department at Macy's in Morristown, New Jersey.  In her spare time, she loved to sew and make clothing and other items for her grandchildren.

They relocated to Georgia in 1997 to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Helen & Fred were long time members of St. Elizabeth's Orthodox Church of Woodstock. Her faith in God, service to others and fellowship with the church family brought them much joy.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband Fred Mileshko April 16th, 2018 as well as her sister and brothers. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Tom & Sharon Mileshko, of Woodstock, Georgia, son & daughter-in-law, Jim & Rachelle Mileshko of Loganville, Georgia. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jordon & Stephanie Mileshko of Acworth, GA, Christopher & Carey Mileshko of Canton, GA, Alex & Elizabeth Mileshko of Fayetteville, NC. Jason Mileshko of Loganville, GA. and great-grandchildren Camden, Kayleigh, Landon, Brierly and 5th great-grandchild due in September.

She will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband Fred Mileshko of 66 years at the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA.

Lakeside Funeral Home in Woodstock, Georgia and St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church of Woodstock are honored to help the family with the arrangements. Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.lakesidefuneralhomega.com

In lieu of flowers a donation to St. Elizabeth's Orthodox Church is much appreciated.

Visitation: Thursday, August 23rd. from 6:30-8:30 pm @ St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church 2265 E. Cherokee Dr., Woodstock, GA

Funeral: Friday, August 24th, 11:00 am at St Elizabeth Orthodox Church.

Internment: Friday, August 24th, Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA