Helen R. Phipps
Age 79, of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday at her home, January 30, 2011, after a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Harvey Phipps; and by one brother, Robert Reid.
Helen is survived by three children, Karen Counts (Jack Elson), Lonnie (Teresa) Phipps & Christi (Ben) Elkins; one brother, Thomas (Liz) Reid; brother-in-law, Gerald (Marty) Phipps; favorite sister-in-law, Elaine (John) Hemphling; 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; devoted friend, Louise McCoy; and by her loyal dog, Buddy.
Helen was a 30 year member of the Huber Heights Baptist Temple.
The family will be receiving friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Thursday at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Friday with Pastor Chuck Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff at Miami Valley Hospital, 5th floor and The Hospice of Dayton for the loving care they provided to Helen.
Contributions may be made in memory of Helen to The Hospice of Dayton.