Helen Rayburn
November 27, 2004 — March 1, 2004
Helen Rayburn
Helen M. Rayburn age 88 of Ithaca died Thursday, February 5, 2004 at Michigan Masonic Pathways in Alma, Michigan.
Memorial Services will be held Thursday, March 4, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. at Ithaca First Presbyterian Church, Ithaca, Michigan. Mr. Alan Johnson will officiate. Condolences can be expressed to the family at Helena�(TM)s home 218 S. Ithaca Street, Ithaca, Michigan.
Helen was born in Ashley, Michigan on November 27, 1915 the daughter of Ervan L. & Blanch ( Wilkins ) Kennett. She graduated from Ashley High School in 1933 then attended Country Normal. She married Donald Rayburn on May 30, 1936. Don passed away on September 2, 1990. Helen was a teacher at Mead Country Schools in Lafayette Township for a year; she was then a homemaker and raised her children. In 1952 she started working at Ithaca Public Schools until 1969. Helen then went to work for Mid-Michigan District Health Department until her retirement. She was an avid golfer, enjoyed bowling, knitting, sewing, and crocheting. She was a wonderful cook who enjoyed sharing her home with friends and family. She was very active in youth activities through her mid years. Helen was a member of Ithaca First Presbyterian Church. She was also a lifetime member of Gratiot Country Club, as well as Ithaca Child Study Club, Presbyterian Ladies Guild, and Thompson Home Library Book Club.
Survivors include; her 3 children Patricia Ann & Herb Johnson of Aberdeen, WA, John William & "Cookie" Rayburn of Sunnyside, WA, Michael K & Annette Rayburn of Grand Rapids, MI, 7 grandchildren; Nathan Johnson, Kirsten Johnson, Kellee McElhoe, Erinn McElhoe, Graham Rayburn, Paul Rayburn, and Logan Rayburn. 5 step grandchildren; Thomas Odell, Chris Odell, Kelly Keyser, Amy Robertson, Anthony Odell and 12 step great grandchildren 2 sisters; Audrey Glowney of Flint, MI, Arlene & John Gooding of Commerce Twp, MI, brother-in-law & sister-in-law Paul & Nedra Rayburn of Alma, MI, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Thompson Home Library, Michigan Masonic Pathways, or Make A Wish Foundation. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel.
Read Helen Rayburn's Obituary and Guestbook on smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Memorial Services will be held Thursday, March 4, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. at Ithaca First Presbyterian Church, Ithaca, Michigan. Mr. Alan Johnson will officiate. Condolences can be expressed to the family at Helena�(TM)s home 218 S. Ithaca Street, Ithaca, Michigan.
Helen was born in Ashley, Michigan on November 27, 1915 the daughter of Ervan L. & Blanch ( Wilkins ) Kennett. She graduated from Ashley High School in 1933 then attended Country Normal. She married Donald Rayburn on May 30, 1936. Don passed away on September 2, 1990. Helen was a teacher at Mead Country Schools in Lafayette Township for a year; she was then a homemaker and raised her children. In 1952 she started working at Ithaca Public Schools until 1969. Helen then went to work for Mid-Michigan District Health Department until her retirement. She was an avid golfer, enjoyed bowling, knitting, sewing, and crocheting. She was a wonderful cook who enjoyed sharing her home with friends and family. She was very active in youth activities through her mid years. Helen was a member of Ithaca First Presbyterian Church. She was also a lifetime member of Gratiot Country Club, as well as Ithaca Child Study Club, Presbyterian Ladies Guild, and Thompson Home Library Book Club.
Survivors include; her 3 children Patricia Ann & Herb Johnson of Aberdeen, WA, John William & "Cookie" Rayburn of Sunnyside, WA, Michael K & Annette Rayburn of Grand Rapids, MI, 7 grandchildren; Nathan Johnson, Kirsten Johnson, Kellee McElhoe, Erinn McElhoe, Graham Rayburn, Paul Rayburn, and Logan Rayburn. 5 step grandchildren; Thomas Odell, Chris Odell, Kelly Keyser, Amy Robertson, Anthony Odell and 12 step great grandchildren 2 sisters; Audrey Glowney of Flint, MI, Arlene & John Gooding of Commerce Twp, MI, brother-in-law & sister-in-law Paul & Nedra Rayburn of Alma, MI, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Thompson Home Library, Michigan Masonic Pathways, or Make A Wish Foundation. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel.
Read Helen Rayburn's Obituary and Guestbook on smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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