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Helen Stephenson Obituary
The daughter of John and Ethel Dotten Groenhoff, she was born on August 31, 1943 in the Bronx.
Helen was a department manager at Wal-Mart in Monticello.
A family statement reads, "Helen was a loving wife, mother and adoring grandmother and will be missed by all."
Survivors include her mother, Ethel Dotten of Liberty; her husband, Jesse Stephenson at home; one son, Robert Muller and his wife Darlene of Liberty; three daughters, Deborah Somers and her husband Walter of Liberty, Lisa Palmer and her husband Clarence of Grahamsville and Karoline Parks and her husband Michael of White Sulphur Springs; three stepchildren, David Stephenson of Monticello, Terrie Stephenson of Liberty and Keith Stephenson of Rock Hill; a brother, Gary Dotten of Liberty; two sisters, Ann Smyth of Kingston and Elizabeth Groenhoff of Ferndale; seven grandchildren, Trina Vinnek, Helena Chico, Mallory Ruiz, Patrick Somers Jr., Thomas Muller, Jared Palmer and Grady Parks; one great-grandchild Logan Gleitz; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her ever faithful canine companion, Samantha.
Friends may call at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St., Liberty on Tuesday, October 16 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 17 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Bridgette LeConey officiating.
Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, White Sulphur Springs.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc., Liberty.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Stephenson
Nancy Keller
October 16, 2007
Jacky & I are very sorry for your
lose. Helen was one of a kind!
She will be deeply missed but never
forgotten!
Nancy & Jacky
Selina Sierra
October 16, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Helen was one of a kind. She had a great big heart. She always had a kind word for everyone. She was a great friend. Always there when you needed someone.
BETHEL MEDICAL FAMILY PRACTICE
October 16, 2007
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. SHE WAS A LOVELY PERSON. ALWAYS HAD A SMILE, WHEN WE WOULD SEE HER. IF WE CAN DO ANYTHING PLEASE LET US KNOW.
colleen landis
October 15, 2007
just wanted to say how sorry i am for your loss...i lost a good friend she was like a mother to me...i just have no words right now..i will miss her dearly..
Linda LaGattuta
October 15, 2007
Debbie, Robert and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this painful time. Having lost my mom just weeks ago, I surely know your pain, and am so sorry for you all. May God guide you through this dark time and into His light. The past should not stand in the way of kindness and genuine sorrow.
Fondly,
Linda
Renee Gibson
October 15, 2007
My thouhts are with you, sorry for your loss.
Barbara Bitjeman
October 15, 2007
Dear Liz,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one, and know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May you have faith, hope and peace, at this very difficult time.
With our deepest sympathy,
Barbara and Tony Bitjeman Family
lori burdick
October 15, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
John & Sandy Burke
October 15, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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