Helen Cordray

Helen Elizabeth Cordray, age 103, of Ashley, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, MI on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Dye officiating.  Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016 from 4-8 P.M. and on Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 11:00 A.M. till time of service.

Helen was born in Eureka, Michigan on September 18, 1912, the daughter of Howard Gilson Beck and Anna Belle (Stewart) Beck.  Helen graduated from Ashley High School with the class of 1930.  She went to the school of nursing at the University of Michigan for one year. On June 12, 1932 Helen married Milford M. Cordray in Ashley, Michigan. Milford passed away on January 2, 1997.

Helen was a homemaker and enjoyed knitting, cooking and crocheting.  She also enjoyed fishing and hunting.  She resided most of her life in Ashley, Michigan.  She was a member of the OES, Rebekah Lodge, and she was also a member of the Sunshine Club in Bannister, Michigan. She was a lifetime member of Ashley United Methodist Church and sang in the choir.

She is survived by her daughter Janet (Edward) Bauman of Laguna Hills, CA, 4 sons; James (Joy) Cordray of Montague, MI, Jon (Melanie) Cordray of Akron, Ohio, George (Danita) Cordray of Sylvania, Ohio, Kim (Lisa) Cordray of Ashley, MI, 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents, 1 sister and 3 brothers.

Memorials may be made to Ashley United Methodist Church.

Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan.