Aurelia "Goldie" Wells Obituary (1923 - 2016)

Aurelia “Goldie” Wells age 92, of Canton went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family June 30, 2016 following a brief illness. She was born in Canton on August 14, 1923, to the late John and Anna Biris. Goldie was a 1942 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and retired from Sears. In her spare time, she loved to cook and read. She married the love of her life, Richard K. “Dick” Wells, on November 23, 1947. He preceded her in death on November 15, 1997. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Jeanne Helms and Grace Poharesky and her brother, John Biris. Goldie is survived by two daughters and a son in-law, Donna and George Orphanides and Susan Wells and several nieces and nephews. Goldie was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church and its Library Class whose members were so kind and special to her. Services will be Tuesday at 11 am at Christ Presbyterian Church where friends may call from 10-11 am. Burial will follow in North Lawn Cemetery. A special thank you from the family to the staff of Hospitality House for many years of kindness in caring for Goldie.