Gerri Helton

Gerri Helton, who was born and raised in West Virginia, achieved her childhood dream of becoming an elementary school teacher. Following her retirement after thirty-five years of teaching, she went to Zambia as a missionary. Mukambi Safari Lodge, where she met Bazil, was located about halfway between Mongu, in the Western Province, where she lived, and Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. Now retired from the mission field, she resides in Bristol, Virginia.

Gerri Helton, who was born and raised in West Virginia, achieved her childhood dream of becoming an elementary school teacher. Following her retirement after thirty-five years of teaching, she went to Zambia as a missionary. Mukambi Safari Lodge, where she met Bazil, was located about halfway between Mongu, in the Western Province, where she lived, and Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. Now retired from the mission field, she resides in Bristol, Virginia. See less