Helen M. Badgley

Helen Mae Badgley, 90, of Williamstown, passed away at 1:25 pm on Monday, February 23, 2009, at The Arbors of Marietta.

She was born on April 24, 1918, in Vincent, OH, a daughter of Charles A. an Audrey Burchett Porter.   Helen had been employed at Fenton Art Glass and was a member of Williamstown Methodist Church.

On December 25, 1943, she married Lawrence Badgley who preceded her in death on November 9, 1976.  Helen is survived by 2 sons, Donald (Delores) Badgley of Williamstown and Orlando, FL and Joseph (Therese Cox) Badgley of S. Charleston, WV; stepdaughter Dorothy (Bob) Cameron of Canton; 7 grandchildren:  Sam, Doug, Jordan, Genevieve, Carol, Kay, and Ken, and several great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 3 stepdaughters: Virginia Donahue, Charlotte Long, Francis McIntire; 4 brothers:  Rex, Herb, Ralph and Walter Porter.

No calling hours will be observed.  Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.  McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.  Memorial contributions in Helen’s memory may be made to Arthritis Foundation, Ohio River Valley Chapter, 7124 Miami Avenue, Cincinnati, OH  45243.