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Helen Laxton Obituary

Helen Faye Laxton of Armona, CA passed away in the morning hours Sunday June 12, 2011 surrounded by her daughters and family. Helen was born in Skiatook OK to Ervine and Lydia Fisher. She was raised in Oklahoma until her marriage to Glenn, moving to California to find their life. In 1946 they moved to the Lakeside area, and raised their 3 daughters. She was active in school activities, and Eastern Star, serving as worthy Matron along with her husband Glenn. She loved traveling in their RV, especially going to Oklahoma every year for the family reunion.
She leaves to cherish her memory, 3 daughters, Anne Delmage (Ken) of Vacaville, CA, Carol Jean Hudson (Charlie) of Armona CA, and Glennita Miles (Larry) of Armona CA. 11 grandchildren, Carla Proudy (Rick) of Crestline, CA, Danielle Ladesma of Suisun, CA, Mark Delmage (Lavern) of Oklahoma, Ronald Delmage of Vacaville, CA, Deralynn Hester (Troy) of Ely, NV., Tom Hickey of Kingsburg, CA, Michael Hickey (Liz) of Armona, CA, Linda Haley of Hanford, CA, Lori Draper (Dan) of Lemoore, CA, and Erik Hobbs (Sylvia) of Hanford, CA, 20 great grandchildren, and 16 great great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn, and a granddaughter Darlyn Jones.
Graveside service will be Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 1 pm. at Grangeville Cemetary in Armona.

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Published by The Hanford Sentinel on Jun. 14, 2011.

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June 16, 2011

Gramma I'll miss you. R.H.

Teri Camara

June 15, 2011

Nink and family I will truly miss that dear lady.

ronette hickey-barela

June 15, 2011

I had no idea that Helen had passed, she was like a grandma to me . I remember going to her house on Kansas Ave, me and my cousins had soo much fun out their.
Helen I wish i could be their today, i did not know in time and going to be gone, But know my prayers and my heart goes out to all of you. Aunt Jeannie and Kids, Nink and Kids, Anne and Kids I love you all. All the memories we made will be with me forever. R.I.P. Helen you are now going to be with your soulmate. Love you

Jeannie Yannuzzi

June 14, 2011

Dear Family, It was a blessing to know your mom Helen. She was a sweet ,kind lady, who loved the Lord and loved her friends at the Hanford Rehab.I will miss her friendship. Jeannie Yannuzzi, Amazing Grace Convalescent Pastor

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