Helen Nielsen McNeil Obituary
Helen Nielsen McNeil of Bethesda, Maryland passed away on September 14, 2026. Helen, born on April 3, 1938 in Washington, District of Columbia, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Helen will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Helen will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Helen’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oswald Nielsen and Irene Nielsen (Alan McNeil). She is survived by: her brother John Nielsen (Jennie Stone); her children, Steven McNeil, Mary Charlotte Coghill and Ellen Elmore (Doug); her stepchildren, Marcy Thompson (Frank) and Mike Feldman (Amy); and her grandsons, Zachary Coghill, Silas Coghill and Steven Elmore.
In lieu of flowers and in the spirit of Helen's passion for staying connected with the special people in her life, please take a moment and write a letter to someone special in your life.
