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Helen BRUMFIELD Obituary
94 of Springfield, passed away October 31, 2020, in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Springfield, Ohio, on April 24, 1926, the daughter of Allen and Nora Brumfield. Helen was a 1944 graduate of Springfield High School. Helen graduated from Wittenberg University and was a proud member of Delta
Kappa Gamma. She worked for WPAFB before becoming a
beloved teacher of kindergarten and first grade at Reid School retiring from Possum School as a sixth-grade teacher with a combined 32 years of service. Helen continued to
enhance the lives of high school students by establishing the Helen J. Brumfield Scholarship managed by The Springfield Foundation for graduating students of Shawnee High School focused on education and nursing programs. She was a volunteer with Community Hospital and SRMC with over 8000 hours of service (1990-2016). Additionally Helen volunteered for the Salvation Army where she was the past president of the
Women's Auxiliary and the recipient of the Presidents of the Volunteer Award for service and civic participation. In her spare time she enjoyed playing bridge and reading. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, brothers George Brumfield and Ward Brumfield, nephews Jon Brumfield and Dale Brumfield. She is survived by her nephew Vernon Brumfield of Maryland; Elizabeth (Libby) Brumfield of Springfield; numerous cousins and great-nephews and great-nieces; very best friend Phyllis Reiff; treasured godchildren Melissa (Reiff) Warner, Kris (Reiff) Payton, Kyle Reiff, and Matthew Reiff, and her wonderful neighbors Tom and Lorraine Mertens. Services to honor Helen will be held Saturday at 1:00 PM in the Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home with Pastor
Karen Shylo officiating. Friends and family may call from 11:00 AM until time of services. Burial to follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army food bank or Second Harvest food bank. COVID protocols will be upheld. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.
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Karol Boyer
January 5, 2021
She was my teacher many, many years ago. She was a wonderful woman and teacher, she will be missed.
Nadine S. Steele
November 7, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Her smile was contagious. Loving thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I had hoped to attend her memorial but I am in quarantine.
November 7, 2020
One of my favorite teachers at Reid School. She was a gracious lady. Many good memories.
Rebecca Wiggenhorn
November 5, 2020
Miss Brumfield, as I knew her, was my first grade teacher at Reid School in 1960-61. She was such a wonderful teacher, so kind and so compassionate. She was also very classy I remember thinking. There was just something about her that stood out—a certain style and manner. Years later when I was teaching myself at Clark State, I ran into her at a college function, and we agreed to have lunch. What a thrill it was for me to see her again and have lunch with her and tell her what an impression she made on me. I’ll never forget Miss Brumfield.
Linda Stout
November 4, 2020
To this day Miss Brumfield one of my favorite teachers ever. She loved all of her student's and remembered them all through her life. She was good friend's with my dad and I know he will be sad he lost another friend. RIP Helen til we meet again!
Don Lewis
November 4, 2020
Best sixth grade teacher ever, always so kind and cared so much about us as kids. Prayers for the family.
Lois Shroyer Linamen
November 4, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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