Helen M. Green

Helen M. Green, 80, of Vincent, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday evening, May 19, 2009, at her home.

She was born on November 6, 1928, in Independence Township a daughter of Herbert and Mamie Miller Decker.  Helen had been employed as a Nurse’s Aide at Marietta Memorial Hospital and as a clerk at National Drug Store.  She was a member of Sixth and Washington Streets Church of Christ and attended House of Hope.
On January 6, 1946, she married Neil F. Green who preceded her in death. 
She is survived by 1 son and 2 daughters:  John P. Green of Centerville, Michigan, Pamela S. Green (Charles) Hess of Marietta, Penny L. Green (Michael) Nicholson of Marietta, 5 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren.  She is also survived by one sister Kate Lankford Anderson of Marietta, her caregivers and friends Roger and Loretta Korte, sister-in-law Evelyn Decker and 2 beloved dogs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers:  Robert, Ford, Patrick and John Decker and sisters:  Grace Gearhart and June Guckert Strauss.

Funeral services will be held on Friday (May 22nd)  at 11:00 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beverly Cemetery. Visiting will begin at the funeral home on Thursday after 2:00 pm, until the hour of the service.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of donor’s choice.  On line condolences may be shared at:  www.mslfuneralhome.com.