Helen C. Doane

Helen Claire (Ruble) Doane, devoted Momma, Gmaw, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully and due to her faith in Christ entered Heaven on January 6, 2025 at the age of 84. She was surrounded by her loved ones and under the care of Hospice in Lebanon, Ohio. Born September 14, 1940 in Parkersburg, WV to Clifford H. and Clara A. Ruble, Helen was one of six children. Her journey in life was marked by her unconditional love and an unwavering devotion to her family and friends. 

Helen will be remembered as the best Momma, Gmaw, sister, and friend. After raising her children, she worked in the medical field and was a dedicated volunteer at Hospice of Dayton. Her heart swelled with pride for the family she leaves behind. Her son James Jeffrey (Sherry), daughter Cynthia Anne (Jeff) Burns, grandchildren Amanda Neville, Amanda (Rob) Ruuska, Truett Burns, James Cartmell Fleury, FeiMing Cartmell Fleury, great grandchildren Landon Neville Floyd, Tobias and Baylor Burns, siblings Martha (Ed) Vance, Clifford (Linda) Ruble, John (Carol) Ruble, and her many beloved nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and two siblings (Charlotte and Byron Ruble). #Rublestrong

So many lives were undoubtedly touched by her kindness and guidance. Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life at Newcomer Funeral Home, 820 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, OH 45459. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM, followed by a funeral service at 10:30 AM. Her son-in-law, Pastor Jeffrey Dean Burns, will lead the service given that Momma promised him the last word. Helen’s family will then accompany her on her last drive East to Parkersburg, WV where she will be laid to rest at Mount Carmel Cemetery as the family sings her favorite song: Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver.

Almost heaven, West Virginia 

Blue Ridge Mountains 

Shenandoah River – 

Life is old there 

Older than the trees 

Younger than the mountains 

Growin like a breeze

Country Roads, take me home 

To the place I belong 

West Virginia, mountain momma 

Take me home, country roads

All my memories gathered round her 

Miners lady, stranger to blue water 

Dark and dusty, painted on the sky 

Misty taste of moonshine Teardrops in my eye

Country Roads, take me home 

To the place I belong 

West Virginia, mountain momma 

Take me home, country roads

I hear her voice In the mornin hour she calls me 

The radio reminds me of my home far away 

And drivin down the road I get a feelin 

That I should have been home yesterday, yesterday

Country Roads, take me home 

To the place I belong

 West Virginia, mountain momma 

Take me home, country roads

Country Roads, take me home 

To the place I belong 

West Virginia, mountain momma 

Take me home, country roads 

Take me home, now country roads 

Take me home, now country roads

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