Hellen Pfeffer

January 20, 2021

Hellen Elmer Pfeffer, daughter of Mr. John A. Elmer, Sr. and Ruth Cornwall Elmer went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2021. She was 88 years old. Born in Bridgeton, NJ, she was one of nine children. Hellen was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Elmer for 50 years, teaching Sunday School to 1st-3rd Grades for 42 years. Mrs. Pfeffer loved teaching the children weekly, and rarely missed a Sunday. She humbly felt this was her calling. She not only taught Bible stories and memory verses, but felt it was important every child learn to sing from a church hymnal. One of her great joys was gardening. She was often seen in her yard, even up until her final months. She was an excellent pianist and musician, and music held a large place in her heart. Most of all, she had a great love for her family. "Grandmom" was well known and loved by both her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the youngest children's active playmate into her last days. She is survived by her husband, Henry A Pfeffer, Jr., sister Barbara (Elmer) Bacon of West Virginia, daughter Marjorie Zimmerman of Pitman, son Henry (Buddy) Pfeffer III of Mercerville, seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her daughter Linda Farrah, grandaughter Allison Pfeffer, and several brothers and sisters. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Elmer Youth Ministry, 209 State Street, Elmer NJ 08318. Funeral services will be private.